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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.01, 312 and 159.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.01, 312 and 159.68 is: 220.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.01 : 312 = 159.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.01/312 = 159.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.01x = 312 × 159.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.01x = 49,818.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,818.60/226.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.43

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