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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.36, 339.45 and 154.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.36, 339.45 and 154.24 is: 231.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.36 : 339.45 = 154.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.36/339.45 = 154.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.36x = 339.45 × 154.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.36x = 52,356.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,356.77/226.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.30

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