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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.34, 312.25 and 152.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.34, 312.25 and 152.70 is: 210.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.34 : 312.25 = 152.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.34/312.25 = 152.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.34x = 312.25 × 152.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.34x = 47,680.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,680.58/226.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.66

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