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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.76, 312.82 and 148.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.76, 312.82 and 148.15 is: 204.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.76 : 312.82 = 148.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.76/312.82 = 148.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.76x = 312.82 × 148.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.76x = 46,344.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,344.28/226.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.38

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