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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.42, 312.58 and 153.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.42, 312.58 and 153.12 is: 211.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.42 : 312.58 = 153.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.42/312.58 = 153.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.42x = 312.58 × 153.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.42x = 47,862.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,862.25/226.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.39

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