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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.36, 339.87 and 226.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.36, 339.87 and 226.14 is: 336.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.36 : 339.87 = 226.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.36/339.87 = 226.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.36x = 339.87 × 226.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.36x = 76,858.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,858.20/228.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.57

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