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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.66, 338.91 and 226.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.66, 338.91 and 226.44 is: 337.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.66 : 338.91 = 226.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.66/338.91 = 226.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.66x = 338.91 × 226.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.66x = 76,742.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,742.78/227.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.09

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