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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.56, 338.88 and 209.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.56, 338.88 and 209.28 is: 313.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.56 : 338.88 = 209.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.56/338.88 = 209.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.56x = 338.88 × 209.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.56x = 70,920.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,920.81/226.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.03

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