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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.72, 312.72 and 215.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.72, 312.72 and 215.20 is: 296.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.72 : 312.72 = 215.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.72/312.72 = 215.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.72x = 312.72 × 215.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.72x = 67,297.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,297.34/226.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.83

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