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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.64, 312.64 and 147.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.64, 312.64 and 147.86 is: 203.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.64 : 312.64 = 147.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.64/312.64 = 147.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.64x = 312.64 × 147.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.64x = 46,225.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,225.02/226.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.96

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