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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.08, 312.21 and 148.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.08, 312.21 and 148.50 is: 205.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.08 : 312.21 = 148.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.08/312.21 = 148.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.08x = 312.21 × 148.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.08x = 46,363.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,363.19/226.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.07

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