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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.86, 313.18 and 204.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.86, 313.18 and 204.64 is: 282.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.86 : 313.18 = 204.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.86/313.18 = 204.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.86x = 313.18 × 204.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.86x = 64,089.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,089.16/226.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.51

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