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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.29, 339.54 and 145.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.29, 339.54 and 145.29 is: 218.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.29 : 339.54 = 145.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.29/339.54 = 145.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.29x = 339.54 × 145.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.29x = 49,331.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,331.77/226.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.00

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