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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.29, 311.99 and 156.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.29, 311.99 and 156.23 is: 215.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.29 : 311.99 = 156.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.29/311.99 = 156.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.29x = 311.99 × 156.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.29x = 48,739.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,739.86/226.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.39

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