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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.97, 344.97 and 226.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.97, 344.97 and 226.79 is: 340.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.97 : 344.97 = 226.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.97/344.97 = 226.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.97x = 344.97 × 226.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.97x = 78,235.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,235.75/229.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.20

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