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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.42, 312.28 and 151.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.42, 312.28 and 151.76 is: 209.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.42 : 312.28 = 151.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.42/312.28 = 151.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.42x = 312.28 × 151.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.42x = 47,391.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,391.61/226.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.31

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