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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.27, 310.57 and 201.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.27, 310.57 and 201.16 is: 276.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.27 : 310.57 = 201.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.27/310.57 = 201.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.27x = 310.57 × 201.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.27x = 62,474.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,474.26/226.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.10

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