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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226, 312.30 and 173.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226, 312.30 and 173.50 is: 239.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226 : 312.30 = 173.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226/312.30 = 173.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226x = 312.30 × 173.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226x = 54,184.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,184.05/226
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.75

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