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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.26, 339.03 and 218.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.26, 339.03 and 218.34 is: 327.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.26 : 339.03 = 218.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.26/339.03 = 218.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.26x = 339.03 × 218.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.26x = 74,023.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,023.81/226.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.16

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