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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.60, 339.65 and 149.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.60, 339.65 and 149.61 is: 224.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.60 : 339.65 = 149.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.60/339.65 = 149.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.60x = 339.65 × 149.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.60x = 50,814.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,814.29/226.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.25

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