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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.63, 312.86 and 216.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.63, 312.86 and 216.86 is: 299.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.63 : 312.86 = 216.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.63/312.86 = 216.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.63x = 312.86 × 216.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.63x = 67,846.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,846.52/226.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.37

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