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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.70, 342.21 and 224.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.70, 342.21 and 224.27 is: 338.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.70 : 342.21 = 224.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.70/342.21 = 224.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.70x = 342.21 × 224.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.70x = 76,748.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,748.29/226.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.54

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