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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.84, 340.44 and 206.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.84, 340.44 and 206.68 is: 310.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.84 : 340.44 = 206.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.84/340.44 = 206.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.84x = 340.44 × 206.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.84x = 70,362.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,362.14/226.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.18

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