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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.95, 312.87 and 153.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.95, 312.87 and 153.15 is: 211.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.95 : 312.87 = 153.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.95/312.87 = 153.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.95x = 312.87 × 153.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.95x = 47,916.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,916.04/226.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.13

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