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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.28, 337.78 and 209.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.28, 337.78 and 209.37 is: 312.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.28 : 337.78 = 209.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.28/337.78 = 209.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.28x = 337.78 × 209.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.28x = 70,721.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,721.00/226.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.54

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