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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.57, 340.06 and 149.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.57, 340.06 and 149.32 is: 224.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.57 : 340.06 = 149.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.57/340.06 = 149.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.57x = 340.06 × 149.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.57x = 50,777.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,777.76/226.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.12

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