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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.91, 338.39 and 205.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.91, 338.39 and 205.04 is: 305.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.91 : 338.39 = 205.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.91/338.39 = 205.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.91x = 338.39 × 205.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.91x = 69,381.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,381.79/226.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.77

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