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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.99, 340.11 and 208.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.99, 340.11 and 208.08 is: 311.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.99 : 340.11 = 208.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.99/340.11 = 208.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.99x = 340.11 × 208.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.99x = 70,770.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,770.09/226.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.78

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