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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.11, 312.07 and 218.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.11, 312.07 and 218.52 is: 301.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.11 : 312.07 = 218.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.11/312.07 = 218.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.11x = 312.07 × 218.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.11x = 68,191.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,191.98/226.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.59

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