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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.02, 339.09 and 175.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.02, 339.09 and 175.30 is: 262.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.02 : 339.09 = 175.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.02/339.09 = 175.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.02x = 339.09 × 175.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.02x = 59,440.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,440.97/226.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.99

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