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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.30, 339.45 and 149.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.30, 339.45 and 149.75 is: 224.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.30 : 339.45 = 149.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.30/339.45 = 149.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.30x = 339.45 × 149.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.30x = 50,832.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,832.64/226.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.63

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