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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.51, 340.11 and 223.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.51, 340.11 and 223.27 is: 335.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.51 : 340.11 = 223.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.51/340.11 = 223.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.51x = 340.11 × 223.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.51x = 75,935.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,935.51/226.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.25

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