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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.38, 339.15 and 202.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.38, 339.15 and 202.14 is: 302.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.38 : 339.15 = 202.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.38/339.15 = 202.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.38x = 339.15 × 202.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.38x = 68,555.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,555.78/226.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.83

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