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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.97, 312.97 and 221.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.97, 312.97 and 221.95 is: 306.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.97 : 312.97 = 221.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.97/312.97 = 221.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.97x = 312.97 × 221.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.97x = 69,461.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,461.02/226.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.04

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