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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.02, 312 and 147.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.02, 312 and 147.33 is: 203.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.02 : 312 = 147.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.02/312 = 147.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.02x = 312 × 147.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.02x = 45,966.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,966.96/226.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.38

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