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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.82, 312.63 and 153.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.82, 312.63 and 153.11 is: 211.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.82 : 312.63 = 153.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.82/312.63 = 153.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.82x = 312.63 × 153.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.82x = 47,866.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,866.78/226.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.03

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