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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.77, 313.10 and 153.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.77, 313.10 and 153.24 is: 211.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.77 : 313.10 = 153.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.77/313.10 = 153.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.77x = 313.10 × 153.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.77x = 47,979.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,979.44/226.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.58

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