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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.14, 311.78 and 223.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.14, 311.78 and 223.08 is: 307.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.14 : 311.78 = 223.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.14/311.78 = 223.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.14x = 311.78 × 223.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.14x = 69,552.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,552.44/226.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.56

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