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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.69, 312.79 and 156.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.69, 312.79 and 156.64 is: 216.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.69 : 312.79 = 156.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.69/312.79 = 156.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.69x = 312.79 × 156.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.69x = 48,996.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,996.56/226.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.13

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