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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.90, 340.04 and 200.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.90, 340.04 and 200.17 is: 299.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.90 : 340.04 = 200.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.90/340.04 = 200.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.90x = 340.04 × 200.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.90x = 68,065.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,065.81/226.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.98

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