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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.17, 312.08 and 148.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.17, 312.08 and 148.50 is: 204.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.17 : 312.08 = 148.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.17/312.08 = 148.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.17x = 312.08 × 148.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.17x = 46,343.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,343.14/226.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.90

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