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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.32, 338.04 and 204.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.32, 338.04 and 204.62 is: 305.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.32 : 338.04 = 204.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.32/338.04 = 204.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.32x = 338.04 × 204.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.32x = 69,170.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,170.26/226.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.63

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