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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.35, 312.08 and 191.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.35, 312.08 and 191.31 is: 263.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.35 : 312.08 = 191.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.35/312.08 = 191.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.35x = 312.08 × 191.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.35x = 59,705.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,705.28/226.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.78

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