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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.12, 311.62 and 221.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.12, 311.62 and 221.96 is: 305.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.12 : 311.62 = 221.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.12/311.62 = 221.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.12x = 311.62 × 221.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.12x = 69,167.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,167.18/226.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.89

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