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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.36, 338.73 and 220.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.36, 338.73 and 220.96 is: 330.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.36 : 338.73 = 220.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.36/338.73 = 220.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.36x = 338.73 × 220.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.36x = 74,845.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,845.78/226.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.65

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