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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.52, 339.84 and 226.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.52, 339.84 and 226.32 is: 338.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.52 : 339.84 = 226.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.52/339.84 = 226.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.52x = 339.84 × 226.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.52x = 76,912.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,912.59/227.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.05

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