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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.40, 311.90 and 212.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.40, 311.90 and 212.48 is: 292.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.40 : 311.90 = 212.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.40/311.90 = 212.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.40x = 311.90 × 212.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.40x = 66,272.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,272.51/226.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.72

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