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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.64, 340.16 and 215.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.64, 340.16 and 215.28 is: 323.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.64 : 340.16 = 215.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.64/340.16 = 215.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.64x = 340.16 × 215.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.64x = 73,229.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,229.64/226.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.11

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