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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.91, 341.88 and 205.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.91, 341.88 and 205.27 is: 309.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.91 : 341.88 = 205.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.91/341.88 = 205.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.91x = 341.88 × 205.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.91x = 70,178.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,178.22/226.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.27

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