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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.67, 340.07 and 145.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.67, 340.07 and 145.94 is: 218.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.67 : 340.07 = 145.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.67/340.07 = 145.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.67x = 340.07 × 145.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.67x = 49,627.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,627.39/226.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.95

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