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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.60, 312.82 and 152.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.60, 312.82 and 152.92 is: 211.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.60 : 312.82 = 152.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.60/312.82 = 152.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.60x = 312.82 × 152.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.60x = 47,836.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,836.43/226.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.11

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