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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.74, 339.66 and 145.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.74, 339.66 and 145.38 is: 217.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.74 : 339.66 = 145.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.74/339.66 = 145.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.74x = 339.66 × 145.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.74x = 49,379.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,379.77/226.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.78

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