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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.62, 339.53 and 208.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.62, 339.53 and 208.94 is: 313.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.62 : 339.53 = 208.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.62/339.53 = 208.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.62x = 339.53 × 208.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.62x = 70,938.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,938.66/226.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.03

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