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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.33, 339.65 and 149.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.33, 339.65 and 149.45 is: 224.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.33 : 339.65 = 149.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.33/339.65 = 149.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.33x = 339.65 × 149.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.33x = 50,762.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,762.20/226.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.29

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