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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.24, 311.76 and 157.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.24, 311.76 and 157.12 is: 216.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.24 : 311.76 = 157.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.24/311.76 = 157.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.24x = 311.76 × 157.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.24x = 48,983.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,983.73/226.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.51

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