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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.70, 312.21 and 212.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.70, 312.21 and 212.06 is: 292.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.70 : 312.21 = 212.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.70/312.21 = 212.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.70x = 312.21 × 212.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.70x = 66,207.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,207.25/226.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.05

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