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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.34, 339.60 and 200.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.34, 339.60 and 200.60 is: 300.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.34 : 339.60 = 200.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.34/339.60 = 200.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.34x = 339.60 × 200.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.34x = 68,123.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,123.76/226.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.98

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