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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.88, 338.44 and 202.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.88, 338.44 and 202.60 is: 302.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.88 : 338.44 = 202.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.88/338.44 = 202.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.88x = 338.44 × 202.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.88x = 68,567.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,567.94/226.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.22

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