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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.88, 313.04 and 215.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.88, 313.04 and 215.52 is: 297.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.88 : 313.04 = 215.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.88/313.04 = 215.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.88x = 313.04 × 215.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.88x = 67,466.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,466.38/226.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.37

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