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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.18, 311.96 and 151.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.18, 311.96 and 151.46 is: 208.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.18 : 311.96 = 151.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.18/311.96 = 151.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.18x = 311.96 × 151.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.18x = 47,249.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,249.46/226.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.90

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