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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.58, 339.90 and 149.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.58, 339.90 and 149.54 is: 224.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.58 : 339.90 = 149.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.58/339.90 = 149.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.58x = 339.90 × 149.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.58x = 50,828.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,828.65/226.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.33

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