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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.96, 340.06 and 218.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.96, 340.06 and 218.42 is: 327.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.96 : 340.06 = 218.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.96/340.06 = 218.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.96x = 340.06 × 218.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.96x = 74,275.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,275.06/226.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.27

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