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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.53, 339.39 and 204.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.53, 339.39 and 204.80 is: 306.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.53 : 339.39 = 204.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.53/339.39 = 204.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.53x = 339.39 × 204.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.53x = 69,505.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,505.38/226.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.83

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