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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.66, 312.68 and 147.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.66, 312.68 and 147.94 is: 204.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.66 : 312.68 = 147.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.66/312.68 = 147.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.66x = 312.68 × 147.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.66x = 46,256.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,256.21/226.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.08

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