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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.44, 341.67 and 218

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.44, 341.67 and 218 is: 328.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.44 : 341.67 = 218 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.44/341.67 = 218/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.44x = 341.67 × 218
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.44x = 74,484.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,484.06/226.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.94

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