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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.71, 338.08 and 224.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.71, 338.08 and 224.76 is: 335.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.71 : 338.08 = 224.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.71/338.08 = 224.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.71x = 338.08 × 224.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.71x = 75,986.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,986.09/226.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.16

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