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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.57, 312.33 and 159.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.57, 312.33 and 159.96 is: 220.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.57 : 312.33 = 159.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.57/312.33 = 159.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.57x = 312.33 × 159.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.57x = 49,961.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,961.19/226.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.51

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