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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.27, 337.15 and 202.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.27, 337.15 and 202.04 is: 301.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.27 : 337.15 = 202.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.27/337.15 = 202.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.27x = 337.15 × 202.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.27x = 68,115.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,115.60/226.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.04

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