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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.92, 338.91 and 208.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.92, 338.91 and 208.74 is: 311.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.92 : 338.91 = 208.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.92/338.91 = 208.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.92x = 338.91 × 208.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.92x = 70,744.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,744.07/226.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.76

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