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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.35, 339.71 and 221.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.35, 339.71 and 221.31 is: 332.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.35 : 339.71 = 221.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.35/339.71 = 221.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.35x = 339.71 × 221.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.35x = 75,180.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,180.11/226.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.14

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