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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.84, 312.80 and 221.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.84, 312.80 and 221.81 is: 305.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.84 : 312.80 = 221.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.84/312.80 = 221.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.84x = 312.80 × 221.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.84x = 69,383.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,383.50/226.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.87

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