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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.28, 339.52 and 145.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.28, 339.52 and 145.10 is: 217.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.28 : 339.52 = 145.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.28/339.52 = 145.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.28x = 339.52 × 145.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.28x = 49,264.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,264.35/226.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.71

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