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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.97, 313.09 and 153.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.97, 313.09 and 153.33 is: 211.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.97 : 313.09 = 153.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.97/313.09 = 153.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.97x = 313.09 × 153.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.97x = 48,006.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,006.09/226.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.51

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