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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.76, 339.32 and 223.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.76, 339.32 and 223.11 is: 333.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.76 : 339.32 = 223.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.76/339.32 = 223.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.76x = 339.32 × 223.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.76x = 75,706.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,706.24/226.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.87

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