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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.96, 339.80 and 206.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.96, 339.80 and 206.80 is: 309.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.96 : 339.80 = 206.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.96/339.80 = 206.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.96x = 339.80 × 206.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.96x = 70,270.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,270.64/226.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.62

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