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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.94, 340.03 and 199.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.94, 340.03 and 199.22 is: 298.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.94 : 340.03 = 199.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.94/340.03 = 199.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.94x = 340.03 × 199.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.94x = 67,740.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,740.78/226.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.50

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