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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.11, 311.97 and 177.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.11, 311.97 and 177.15 is: 244.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.11 : 311.97 = 177.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.11/311.97 = 177.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.11x = 311.97 × 177.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.11x = 55,265.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,265.49/226.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.42

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