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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.92, 313.28 and 153.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.92, 313.28 and 153.62 is: 212.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.92 : 313.28 = 153.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.92/313.28 = 153.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.92x = 313.28 × 153.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.92x = 48,126.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,126.07/226.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.08

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