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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.62, 338.22 and 213.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.62, 338.22 and 213.84 is: 319.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.62 : 338.22 = 213.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.62/338.22 = 213.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.62x = 338.22 × 213.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.62x = 72,324.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,324.96/226.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.15

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