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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.92, 313 and 209.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.92, 313 and 209.74 is: 289.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.92 : 313 = 209.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.92/313 = 209.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.92x = 313 × 209.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.92x = 65,648.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,648.62/226.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.30

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