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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.82, 312.38 and 212.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.82, 312.38 and 212.18 is: 292.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.82 : 312.38 = 212.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.82/312.38 = 212.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.82x = 312.38 × 212.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.82x = 66,280.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,280.79/226.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.22

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