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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.53, 339.48 and 154.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.53, 339.48 and 154.23 is: 231.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.53 : 339.48 = 154.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.53/339.48 = 154.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.53x = 339.48 × 154.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.53x = 52,358.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,358.00/226.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.13

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