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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.11, 341.63 and 226.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.11, 341.63 and 226.28 is: 337.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.11 : 341.63 = 226.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.11/341.63 = 226.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.11x = 341.63 × 226.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.11x = 77,301.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,301.20/229.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.40

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