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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.80, 339.96 and 217.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.80, 339.96 and 217.20 is: 325.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.80 : 339.96 = 217.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.80/339.96 = 217.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.80x = 339.96 × 217.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.80x = 73,839.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,839.31/226.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.57

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