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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.41, 312.52 and 147.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.41, 312.52 and 147.59 is: 203.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.41 : 312.52 = 147.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.41/312.52 = 147.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.41x = 312.52 × 147.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.41x = 46,123.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,123.68/226.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.72

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