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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.06, 311.86 and 147.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.06, 311.86 and 147.37 is: 203.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.06 : 311.86 = 147.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.06/311.86 = 147.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.06x = 311.86 × 147.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.06x = 45,958.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,958.81/226.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.30

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