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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.66, 337.42 and 225.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.66, 337.42 and 225.44 is: 335.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.66 : 337.42 = 225.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.66/337.42 = 225.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.66x = 337.42 × 225.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.66x = 76,067.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,067.96/226.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.60

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