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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.01, 311.11 and 202.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.01, 311.11 and 202.32 is: 278.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.01 : 311.11 = 202.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.01/311.11 = 202.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.01x = 311.11 × 202.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.01x = 62,943.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,943.27/226.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.49

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