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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.07, 312.08 and 151.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.07, 312.08 and 151.58 is: 209.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.07 : 312.08 = 151.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.07/312.08 = 151.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.07x = 312.08 × 151.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.07x = 47,302.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,302.77/226.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.24

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