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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.35, 339.80 and 153.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.35, 339.80 and 153.99 is: 231.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.35 : 339.80 = 153.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.35/339.80 = 153.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.35x = 339.80 × 153.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.35x = 52,325.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,325.03/226.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.17

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