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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.31, 312.20 and 152.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.31, 312.20 and 152.64 is: 210.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.31 : 312.20 = 152.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.31/312.20 = 152.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.31x = 312.20 × 152.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.31x = 47,653.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,653.44/226.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.57

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