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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.51, 339.38 and 218.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.51, 339.38 and 218.08 is: 326.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.51 : 339.38 = 218.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.51/339.38 = 218.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.51x = 339.38 × 218.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.51x = 74,011.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,011.99/226.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.75

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