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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.36, 337.27 and 202.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.36, 337.27 and 202.11 is: 301.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.36 : 337.27 = 202.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.36/337.27 = 202.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.36x = 337.27 × 202.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.36x = 68,165.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,165.64/226.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.14

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