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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226, 311.70 and 152.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226, 311.70 and 152.41 is: 210.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226 : 311.70 = 152.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226/311.70 = 152.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226x = 311.70 × 152.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226x = 47,506.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,506.20/226
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.20

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