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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.08, 312.12 and 201.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.08, 312.12 and 201.24 is: 277.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.08 : 312.12 = 201.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.08/312.12 = 201.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.08x = 312.12 × 201.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.08x = 62,811.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,811.03/226.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.83

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