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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.30, 312.51 and 148.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.30, 312.51 and 148.90 is: 205.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.30 : 312.51 = 148.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.30/312.51 = 148.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.30x = 312.51 × 148.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.30x = 46,532.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,532.74/226.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.62

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