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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.74, 312.45 and 157.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.74, 312.45 and 157.62 is: 217.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.74 : 312.45 = 157.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.74/312.45 = 157.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.74x = 312.45 × 157.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.74x = 49,248.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,248.37/226.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.20

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