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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.22, 318.06 and 226.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.22, 318.06 and 226.98 is: 313.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.22 : 318.06 = 226.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.22/318.06 = 226.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.22x = 318.06 × 226.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.22x = 72,193.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,193.26/230.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.58

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