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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.82, 313.16 and 148.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.82, 313.16 and 148.25 is: 204.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.82 : 313.16 = 148.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.82/313.16 = 148.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.82x = 313.16 × 148.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.82x = 46,423.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,423.66/226.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.68

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