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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.66, 316.25 and 226.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.66, 316.25 and 226.56 is: 310.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.66 : 316.25 = 226.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.66/316.25 = 226.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.66x = 316.25 × 226.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.66x = 71,648.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,648.47/230.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.62

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