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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.80, 312.80 and 149.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.80, 312.80 and 149.04 is: 205.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.80 : 312.80 = 149.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.80/312.80 = 149.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.80x = 312.80 × 149.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.80x = 46,619.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,619.71/226.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.55

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