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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.44, 312.14 and 152.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.44, 312.14 and 152.74 is: 210.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.44 : 312.14 = 152.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.44/312.14 = 152.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.44x = 312.14 × 152.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.44x = 47,676.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,676.26/226.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.55

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