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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.15, 312.14 and 152.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.15, 312.14 and 152.35 is: 210.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.15 : 312.14 = 152.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.15/312.14 = 152.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.15x = 312.14 × 152.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.15x = 47,552.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,552.21/226.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.27

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