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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.85, 312.93 and 153.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.85, 312.93 and 153.14 is: 211.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.85 : 312.93 = 153.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.85/312.93 = 153.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.85x = 312.93 × 153.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.85x = 47,920.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,920.54/226.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.25

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