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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.26, 339.75 and 211.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.26, 339.75 and 211.86 is: 318.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.26 : 339.75 = 211.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.26/339.75 = 211.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.26x = 339.75 × 211.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.26x = 71,979.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,979.44/226.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.13

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