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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.56, 337.68 and 218.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.56, 337.68 and 218.64 is: 325.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.56 : 337.68 = 218.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.56/337.68 = 218.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.56x = 337.68 × 218.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.56x = 73,830.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,830.36/226.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.88

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