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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.54, 339.63 and 153.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.54, 339.63 and 153.31 is: 229.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.54 : 339.63 = 153.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.54/339.63 = 153.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.54x = 339.63 × 153.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.54x = 52,068.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,068.68/226.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.84

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