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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.74, 311.22 and 204.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.74, 311.22 and 204.90 is: 281.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.74 : 311.22 = 204.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.74/311.22 = 204.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.74x = 311.22 × 204.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.74x = 63,768.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,768.98/226.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.24

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