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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.38, 339.33 and 206.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.38, 339.33 and 206.34 is: 309.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.38 : 339.33 = 206.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.38/339.33 = 206.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.38x = 339.33 × 206.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.38x = 70,017.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,017.35/226.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.29

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