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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.84, 312.94 and 149.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.84, 312.94 and 149.28 is: 205.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.84 : 312.94 = 149.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.84/312.94 = 149.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.84x = 312.94 × 149.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.84x = 46,715.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,715.68/226.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.94

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