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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.19, 311.84 and 159.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.19, 311.84 and 159.71 is: 220.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.19 : 311.84 = 159.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.19/311.84 = 159.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.19x = 311.84 × 159.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.19x = 49,801.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,801.61/226.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.18

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