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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.41, 312.33 and 210.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.41, 312.33 and 210.77 is: 290.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.41 : 312.33 = 210.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.41/312.33 = 210.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.41x = 312.33 × 210.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.41x = 65,828.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,828.23/226.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.75

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