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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.53, 338.09 and 211.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.53, 338.09 and 211.50 is: 315.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.53 : 338.09 = 211.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.53/338.09 = 211.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.53x = 338.09 × 211.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.53x = 71,506.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,506.04/226.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.66

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