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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.08, 311.76 and 148.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.08, 311.76 and 148.48 is: 204.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.08 : 311.76 = 148.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.08/311.76 = 148.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.08x = 311.76 × 148.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.08x = 46,290.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,290.12/226.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.75

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