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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.98, 313.11 and 153.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.98, 313.11 and 153.42 is: 211.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.98 : 313.11 = 153.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.98/313.11 = 153.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.98x = 313.11 × 153.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.98x = 48,037.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,037.34/226.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.64

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