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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.70, 312.72 and 153.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.70, 312.72 and 153.02 is: 211.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.70 : 312.72 = 153.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.70/312.72 = 153.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.70x = 312.72 × 153.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.70x = 47,852.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,852.41/226.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.08

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