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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.04, 311.82 and 152.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.04, 311.82 and 152.46 is: 210.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.04 : 311.82 = 152.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.04/311.82 = 152.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.04x = 311.82 × 152.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.04x = 47,540.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,540.08/226.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.32

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