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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.58, 312.62 and 208.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.58, 312.62 and 208.66 is: 287.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.58 : 312.62 = 208.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.58/312.62 = 208.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.58x = 312.62 × 208.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.58x = 65,231.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,231.29/226.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.90

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