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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.94, 313.50 and 153.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.94, 313.50 and 153.22 is: 211.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.94 : 313.50 = 153.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.94/313.50 = 153.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.94x = 313.50 × 153.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.94x = 48,034.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,034.47/226.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.66

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