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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.83, 339.95 and 202.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.83, 339.95 and 202.43 is: 303.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.83 : 339.95 = 202.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.83/339.95 = 202.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.83x = 339.95 × 202.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.83x = 68,816.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,816.30/226.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.38

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