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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.68, 313 and 152.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.68, 313 and 152.06 is: 209.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.68 : 313 = 152.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.68/313 = 152.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.68x = 313 × 152.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.68x = 47,594.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,594.78/226.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.96

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