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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.54, 339.84 and 215.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.54, 339.84 and 215.62 is: 323.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.54 : 339.84 = 215.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.54/339.84 = 215.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.54x = 339.84 × 215.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.54x = 73,276.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,276.30/226.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.46

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