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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.56, 312.12 and 219

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.56, 312.12 and 219 is: 301.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.56 : 312.12 = 219 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.56/312.12 = 219/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.56x = 312.12 × 219
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.56x = 68,354.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,354.28/226.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.70

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