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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.26, 312.33 and 191.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.26, 312.33 and 191.47 is: 264.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.26 : 312.33 = 191.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.26/312.33 = 191.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.26x = 312.33 × 191.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.26x = 59,800.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,800.98/226.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.30

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