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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.02, 311.65 and 210.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.02, 311.65 and 210.12 is: 289.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.02 : 311.65 = 210.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.02/311.65 = 210.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.02x = 311.65 × 210.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.02x = 65,483.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,483.90/226.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.73

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