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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.56, 312.56 and 157.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.56, 312.56 and 157.60 is: 217.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.56 : 312.56 = 157.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.56/312.56 = 157.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.56x = 312.56 × 157.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.56x = 49,259.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,259.46/226.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.42

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