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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.25, 337.32 and 212.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.25, 337.32 and 212.48 is: 316.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.25 : 337.32 = 212.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.25/337.32 = 212.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.25x = 337.32 × 212.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.25x = 71,673.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,673.75/226.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.79

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