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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.30, 312.33 and 211.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.30, 312.33 and 211.66 is: 292.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.30 : 312.33 = 211.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.30/312.33 = 211.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.30x = 312.33 × 211.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.30x = 66,107.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,107.77/226.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.12

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