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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.76, 341.60 and 215.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.76, 341.60 and 215.44 is: 324.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.76 : 341.60 = 215.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.76/341.60 = 215.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.76x = 341.60 × 215.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.76x = 73,594.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,594.30/226.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.55

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