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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.48, 312.48 and 147.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.48, 312.48 and 147.84 is: 203.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.48 : 312.48 = 147.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.48/312.48 = 147.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.48x = 312.48 × 147.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.48x = 46,197.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,197.04/226.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.98

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