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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.96, 341.07 and 221.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.96, 341.07 and 221.47 is: 332.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.96 : 341.07 = 221.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.96/341.07 = 221.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.96x = 341.07 × 221.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.96x = 75,536.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,536.77/226.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.82

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