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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.80, 337.82 and 225.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.80, 337.82 and 225.81 is: 336.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.80 : 337.82 = 225.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.80/337.82 = 225.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.80x = 337.82 × 225.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.80x = 76,282.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,282.01/226.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.34

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