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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.34, 312.48 and 156.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.34, 312.48 and 156.52 is: 216.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.34 : 312.48 = 156.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.34/312.48 = 156.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.34x = 312.48 × 156.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.34x = 48,908.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,908.59/226.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.09

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