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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.98, 313.19 and 156.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.98, 313.19 and 156.93 is: 216.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.98 : 313.19 = 156.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.98/313.19 = 156.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.98x = 313.19 × 156.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.98x = 49,150.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,150.08/226.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.54

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