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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.94, 342.54 and 226.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.94, 342.54 and 226.94 is: 342.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.94 : 342.54 = 226.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.94/342.54 = 226.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.94x = 342.54 × 226.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.94x = 77,736.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,736.03/226.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.54

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