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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.99, 340.12 and 149.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.99, 340.12 and 149.86 is: 224.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.99 : 340.12 = 149.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.99/340.12 = 149.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.99x = 340.12 × 149.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.99x = 50,970.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,970.38/226.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.55

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