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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.47, 339.29 and 223.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.47, 339.29 and 223.95 is: 335.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.47 : 339.29 = 223.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.47/339.29 = 223.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.47x = 339.29 × 223.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.47x = 75,982.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,982.88/226.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.51

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