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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.13, 311.82 and 147.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.13, 311.82 and 147.36 is: 203.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.13 : 311.82 = 147.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.13/311.82 = 147.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.13x = 311.82 × 147.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.13x = 45,949.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,949.80/226.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.20

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