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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.74, 340.09 and 148.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.74, 340.09 and 148.83 is: 223.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.74 : 340.09 = 148.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.74/340.09 = 148.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.74x = 340.09 × 148.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.74x = 50,615.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,615.59/226.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.23

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