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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.80, 321.30 and 226.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.80, 321.30 and 226.80 is: 321.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.80 : 321.30 = 226.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.80/321.30 = 226.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.80x = 321.30 × 226.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.80x = 72,870.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,870.84/226.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.30

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