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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.41, 339.62 and 181.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.41, 339.62 and 181.31 is: 271.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.41 : 339.62 = 181.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.41/339.62 = 181.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.41x = 339.62 × 181.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.41x = 61,574.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,574.53/226.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.96

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