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