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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.44, 338.54 and 205.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.44, 338.54 and 205.96 is: 307.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.44 : 338.54 = 205.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.44/338.54 = 205.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.44x = 338.54 × 205.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.44x = 69,725.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,725.70/226.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.92

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