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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.48, 339.45 and 199.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.48, 339.45 and 199.48 is: 298.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.48 : 339.45 = 199.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.48/339.45 = 199.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.48x = 339.45 × 199.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.48x = 67,713.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,713.49/226.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.98

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