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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.44, 339.24 and 154.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.44, 339.24 and 154.32 is: 231.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.44 : 339.24 = 154.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.44/339.24 = 154.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.44x = 339.24 × 154.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.44x = 52,351.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,351.52/226.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.19

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