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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.67, 312.74 and 147.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.67, 312.74 and 147.99 is: 204.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.67 : 312.74 = 147.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.67/312.74 = 147.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.67x = 312.74 × 147.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.67x = 46,282.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,282.39/226.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.18

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