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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.38, 312.48 and 204.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.38, 312.48 and 204.12 is: 281.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.38 : 312.48 = 204.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.38/312.48 = 204.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.38x = 312.48 × 204.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.38x = 63,783.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,783.42/226.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.75

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