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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.27, 312.02 and 147.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.27, 312.02 and 147.60 is: 203.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.27 : 312.02 = 147.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.27/312.02 = 147.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.27x = 312.02 × 147.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.27x = 46,051.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,051.85/226.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.53

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