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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.01, 312 and 156.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.01, 312 and 156.09 is: 215.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.01 : 312 = 156.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.01/312 = 156.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.01x = 312 × 156.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.01x = 48,700.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,700.08/226.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.48

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