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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.14, 311.85 and 156.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.14, 311.85 and 156.21 is: 215.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.14 : 311.85 = 156.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.14/311.85 = 156.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.14x = 311.85 × 156.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.14x = 48,714.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,714.09/226.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.42

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