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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.56, 313.32 and 207.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.56, 313.32 and 207.12 is: 286.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.56 : 313.32 = 207.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.56/313.32 = 207.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.56x = 313.32 × 207.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.56x = 64,894.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,894.84/226.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.44

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