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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.12, 312 and 152.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.12, 312 and 152.53 is: 210.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.12 : 312 = 152.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.12/312 = 152.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.12x = 312 × 152.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.12x = 47,589.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,589.36/226.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.46

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