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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.94, 346.01 and 226.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.94, 346.01 and 226.08 is: 338.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.94 : 346.01 = 226.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.94/346.01 = 226.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.94x = 346.01 × 226.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.94x = 78,224.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,224.81/230.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.72

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