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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.80, 340.38 and 212.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.80, 340.38 and 212.64 is: 319.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.80 : 340.38 = 212.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.80/340.38 = 212.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.80x = 340.38 × 212.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.80x = 72,378.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,378.40/226.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.13

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