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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.82, 338.38 and 220.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.82, 338.38 and 220.55 is: 329.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.82 : 338.38 = 220.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.82/338.38 = 220.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.82x = 338.38 × 220.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.82x = 74,628.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,628.29/226.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.02

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