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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.43, 312.68 and 156.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.43, 312.68 and 156.66 is: 216.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.43 : 312.68 = 156.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.43/312.68 = 156.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.43x = 312.68 × 156.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.43x = 48,983.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,983.67/226.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.34

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