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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.53, 339.97 and 224.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.53, 339.97 and 224.83 is: 337.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.53 : 339.97 = 224.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.53/339.97 = 224.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.53x = 339.97 × 224.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.53x = 76,435.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,435.46/226.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.42

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