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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.82, 340.22 and 154.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.82, 340.22 and 154.52 is: 231.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.82 : 340.22 = 154.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.82/340.22 = 154.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.82x = 340.22 × 154.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.82x = 52,572.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,572.03/226.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.78

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