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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.60, 335.56 and 226.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.60, 335.56 and 226.60 is: 335.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.60 : 335.56 = 226.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.60/335.56 = 226.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.60x = 335.56 × 226.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.60x = 76,037.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,037.90/226.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.56

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