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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.92, 339.54 and 225.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.92, 339.54 and 225.24 is: 337.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.92 : 339.54 = 225.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.92/339.54 = 225.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.92x = 339.54 × 225.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.92x = 76,477.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,477.99/226.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.03

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