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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.56, 337.96 and 211.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.56, 337.96 and 211.04 is: 314.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.56 : 337.96 = 211.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.56/337.96 = 211.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.56x = 337.96 × 211.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.56x = 71,323.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,323.08/226.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.81

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