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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.12, 311.98 and 156.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.12, 311.98 and 156.20 is: 215.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.12 : 311.98 = 156.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.12/311.98 = 156.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.12x = 311.98 × 156.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.12x = 48,731.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,731.28/226.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.51

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