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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.99, 313.34 and 153.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.99, 313.34 and 153.35 is: 211.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.99 : 313.34 = 153.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.99/313.34 = 153.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.99x = 313.34 × 153.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.99x = 48,049.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,049.12/226.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.68

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