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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.53, 311.97 and 221.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.53, 311.97 and 221.73 is: 305.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.53 : 311.97 = 221.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.53/311.97 = 221.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.53x = 311.97 × 221.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.53x = 69,173.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,173.11/226.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.36

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