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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.22, 341.82 and 226.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.22, 341.82 and 226.70 is: 339.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.22 : 341.82 = 226.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.22/341.82 = 226.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.22x = 341.82 × 226.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.22x = 77,490.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,490.17/228.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.55

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