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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.86, 339.90 and 154.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.86, 339.90 and 154.50 is: 231.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.86 : 339.90 = 154.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.86/339.90 = 154.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.86x = 339.90 × 154.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.86x = 52,514.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,514.55/226.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.48

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