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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.41, 339.30 and 185.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.41, 339.30 and 185.91 is: 278.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.41 : 339.30 = 185.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.41/339.30 = 185.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.41x = 339.30 × 185.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.41x = 63,079.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,079.26/226.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.61

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