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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.46, 340.32 and 221

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.46, 340.32 and 221 is: 332.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.46 : 340.32 = 221 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.46/340.32 = 221/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.46x = 340.32 × 221
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.46x = 75,210.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,210.72/226.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.11

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