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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.13, 344.39 and 226.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.13, 344.39 and 226.49 is: 338.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.13 : 344.39 = 226.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.13/344.39 = 226.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.13x = 344.39 × 226.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.13x = 77,998.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,998.04/230.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.93

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