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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.29, 312.40 and 147.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.29, 312.40 and 147.72 is: 203.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.29 : 312.40 = 147.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.29/312.40 = 147.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.29x = 312.40 × 147.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.29x = 46,147.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,147.36/226.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.93

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