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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.49, 340.25 and 206.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.49, 340.25 and 206.07 is: 309.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.49 : 340.25 = 206.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.49/340.25 = 206.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.49x = 340.25 × 206.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.49x = 70,114.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,114.29/226.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.58

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