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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.68, 313.02 and 153

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.68, 313.02 and 153 is: 211.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.68 : 313.02 = 153 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.68/313.02 = 153/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.68x = 313.02 × 153
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.68x = 47,892.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,892.06/226.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.28

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