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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.80, 339.92 and 145.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.80, 339.92 and 145.52 is: 218.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.80 : 339.92 = 145.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.80/339.92 = 145.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.80x = 339.92 × 145.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.80x = 49,465.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,465.16/226.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.10

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