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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.93, 340.68 and 216.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.93, 340.68 and 216.54 is: 325.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.93 : 340.68 = 216.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.93/340.68 = 216.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.93x = 340.68 × 216.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.93x = 73,770.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,770.85/226.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.08

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