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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.32, 311.58 and 204.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.32, 311.58 and 204.72 is: 281.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.32 : 311.58 = 204.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.32/311.58 = 204.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.32x = 311.58 × 204.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.32x = 63,786.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,786.66/226.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.84

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