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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.85, 339.70 and 201.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.85, 339.70 and 201.10 is: 301.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.85 : 339.70 = 201.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.85/339.70 = 201.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.85x = 339.70 × 201.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.85x = 68,312.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,312.32/226.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.13

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