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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.05, 312.09 and 207.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.05, 312.09 and 207.57 is: 286.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.05 : 312.09 = 207.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.05/312.09 = 207.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.05x = 312.09 × 207.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.05x = 64,780.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,780.52/226.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.58

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