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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.08, 339.86 and 226.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.08, 339.86 and 226.18 is: 337.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.08 : 339.86 = 226.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.08/339.86 = 226.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.08x = 339.86 × 226.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.08x = 76,869.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,869.53/228.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.03

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