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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.59, 339.33 and 154.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.59, 339.33 and 154.23 is: 230.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.59 : 339.33 = 154.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.59/339.33 = 154.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.59x = 339.33 × 154.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.59x = 52,334.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,334.87/226.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.97

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