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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.10, 311.81 and 147.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.10, 311.81 and 147.38 is: 203.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.10 : 311.81 = 147.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.10/311.81 = 147.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.10x = 311.81 × 147.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.10x = 45,952.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,952.26/226.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.24

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