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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.85, 312.80 and 221.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.85, 312.80 and 221.82 is: 305.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.85 : 312.80 = 221.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.85/312.80 = 221.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.85x = 312.80 × 221.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.85x = 69,384.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,384.19/226.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.87

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