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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.40, 312.24 and 202.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.40, 312.24 and 202.76 is: 279.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.40 : 312.24 = 202.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.40/312.24 = 202.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.40x = 312.24 × 202.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.40x = 63,309.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,309.78/226.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.64

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