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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.35, 312.28 and 152.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.35, 312.28 and 152.69 is: 210.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.35 : 312.28 = 152.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.35/312.28 = 152.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.35x = 312.28 × 152.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.35x = 47,680.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,680.09/226.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.65

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