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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.24, 312.32 and 152.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.24, 312.32 and 152.53 is: 210.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.24 : 312.32 = 152.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.24/312.32 = 152.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.24x = 312.32 × 152.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.24x = 47,638.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,638.17/226.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.56

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