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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.44, 337.89 and 202.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.44, 337.89 and 202.20 is: 301.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.44 : 337.89 = 202.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.44/337.89 = 202.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.44x = 337.89 × 202.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.44x = 68,321.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,321.36/226.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.72

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