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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.27, 312.29 and 216.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.27, 312.29 and 216.69 is: 299.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.27 : 312.29 = 216.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.27/312.29 = 216.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.27x = 312.29 × 216.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.27x = 67,667.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,667.48/226.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.06

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