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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.45, 339.33 and 202.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.45, 339.33 and 202.07 is: 302.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.45 : 339.33 = 202.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.45/339.33 = 202.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.45x = 339.33 × 202.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.45x = 68,567.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,567.64/226.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.80

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