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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.90, 339.89 and 149.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.90, 339.89 and 149.67 is: 224.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.90 : 339.89 = 149.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.90/339.89 = 149.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.90x = 339.89 × 149.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.90x = 50,870.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,870.96/226.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.20

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