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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.30, 338.91 and 153.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.30, 338.91 and 153.94 is: 230.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.30 : 338.91 = 153.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.30/338.91 = 153.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.30x = 338.91 × 153.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.30x = 52,171.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,171.81/226.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.54

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