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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226, 311.90 and 159.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226, 311.90 and 159.56 is: 220.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226 : 311.90 = 159.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226/311.90 = 159.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226x = 311.90 × 159.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226x = 49,766.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,766.76/226
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.21

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