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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.32, 337.44 and 223.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.32, 337.44 and 223.92 is: 333.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.32 : 337.44 = 223.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.32/337.44 = 223.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.32x = 337.44 × 223.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.32x = 75,559.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,559.56/226.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.86

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