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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.88, 344 and 226.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.88, 344 and 226.24 is: 338.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.88 : 344 = 226.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.88/344 = 226.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.88x = 344 × 226.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.88x = 77,826.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,826.56/229.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.55

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