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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.73, 339.90 and 145.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.73, 339.90 and 145.33 is: 217.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.73 : 339.90 = 145.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.73/339.90 = 145.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.73x = 339.90 × 145.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.73x = 49,396.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,396.27/226.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.86

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