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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.81, 340.08 and 207.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.81, 340.08 and 207.46 is: 311.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.81 : 340.08 = 207.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.81/340.08 = 207.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.81x = 340.08 × 207.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.81x = 70,552.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,552.67/226.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.07

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