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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.88, 340.80 and 200

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.88, 340.80 and 200 is: 300.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.88 : 340.80 = 200 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.88/340.80 = 200/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.88x = 340.80 × 200
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.88x = 68,160
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,160/226.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.42

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