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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.94, 339.36 and 223.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.94, 339.36 and 223.70 is: 334.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.94 : 339.36 = 223.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.94/339.36 = 223.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.94x = 339.36 × 223.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.94x = 75,914.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,914.83/226.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.51

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