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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.76, 312.72 and 156.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.76, 312.72 and 156.93 is: 216.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.76 : 312.72 = 156.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.76/312.72 = 156.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.76x = 312.72 × 156.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.76x = 49,075.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,075.15/226.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.42

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