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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.68, 339.46 and 154.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.68, 339.46 and 154.32 is: 231.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.68 : 339.46 = 154.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.68/339.46 = 154.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.68x = 339.46 × 154.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.68x = 52,385.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,385.47/226.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.10

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