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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.98, 313.36 and 148.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.98, 313.36 and 148.32 is: 204.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.98 : 313.36 = 148.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.98/313.36 = 148.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.98x = 313.36 × 148.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.98x = 46,477.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,477.56/226.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.76

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