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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.08, 312.03 and 152.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.08, 312.03 and 152.40 is: 210.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.08 : 312.03 = 152.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.08/312.03 = 152.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.08x = 312.03 × 152.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.08x = 47,553.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,553.37/226.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.34

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