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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.32, 312 and 191.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.32, 312 and 191.52 is: 264.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.32 : 312 = 191.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.32/312 = 191.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.32x = 312 × 191.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.32x = 59,754.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,754.24/226.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.03

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