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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.64, 338.32 and 209.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.64, 338.32 and 209.72 is: 313.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.64 : 338.32 = 209.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.64/338.32 = 209.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.64x = 338.32 × 209.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.64x = 70,953.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,953.58/226.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.06

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