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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.94, 312.93 and 208.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.94, 312.93 and 208.44 is: 287.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.94 : 312.93 = 208.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.94/312.93 = 208.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.94x = 312.93 × 208.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.94x = 65,227.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,227.13/226.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.43

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