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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.48, 339.24 and 145.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.48, 339.24 and 145.18 is: 217.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.48 : 339.24 = 145.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.48/339.24 = 145.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.48x = 339.24 × 145.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.48x = 49,250.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,250.86/226.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.46

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