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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.56, 339.68 and 141.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.56, 339.68 and 141.04 is: 211.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.56 : 339.68 = 141.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.56/339.68 = 141.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.56x = 339.68 × 141.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.56x = 47,908.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,908.47/226.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.46

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