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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226, 312 and 157.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226, 312 and 157.12 is: 216.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226 : 312 = 157.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226/312 = 157.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226x = 312 × 157.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226x = 49,021.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,021.44/226
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.91

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