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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.79, 313.10 and 153.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.79, 313.10 and 153.50 is: 211.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.79 : 313.10 = 153.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.79/313.10 = 153.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.79x = 313.10 × 153.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.79x = 48,060.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,060.85/226.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.92

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