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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.05, 466.59 and 226.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.05, 466.59 and 226.02 is: 311.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.05 : 466.59 = 226.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.05/466.59 = 226.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.05x = 466.59 × 226.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.05x = 105,458.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,458.67/338.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.96

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