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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.80, 312.86 and 153.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.80, 312.86 and 153.23 is: 211.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.80 : 312.86 = 153.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.80/312.86 = 153.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.80x = 312.86 × 153.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.80x = 47,938.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,938.36/226.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.37

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