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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.80, 313.32 and 209.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.80, 313.32 and 209.52 is: 289.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.80 : 313.32 = 209.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.80/313.32 = 209.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.80x = 313.32 × 209.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.80x = 65,646.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,646.81/226.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.45

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