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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.75, 339.89 and 199.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.75, 339.89 and 199.41 is: 298.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.75 : 339.89 = 199.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.75/339.89 = 199.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.75x = 339.89 × 199.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.75x = 67,774.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,774.77/226.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.90

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