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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.79, 338.17 and 209.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.79, 338.17 and 209.06 is: 311.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.79 : 338.17 = 209.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.79/338.17 = 209.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.79x = 338.17 × 209.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.79x = 70,696.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,696.77/226.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.73

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