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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.42, 312.32 and 147.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.42, 312.32 and 147.71 is: 203.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.42 : 312.32 = 147.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.42/312.32 = 147.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.42x = 312.32 × 147.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.42x = 46,133.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,133.94/226.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.76

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