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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.30, 339.87 and 226.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.30, 339.87 and 226.95 is: 337.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.30 : 339.87 = 226.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.30/339.87 = 226.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.30x = 339.87 × 226.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.30x = 77,133.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,133.50/228.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.86

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