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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.72, 312.94 and 156.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.72, 312.94 and 156.88 is: 216.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.72 : 312.94 = 156.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.72/312.94 = 156.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.72x = 312.94 × 156.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.72x = 49,094.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,094.03/226.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.54

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