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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.14, 338.78 and 128.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.14, 338.78 and 128.48 is: 192.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.14 : 338.78 = 128.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.14/338.78 = 128.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.14x = 338.78 × 128.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.14x = 43,526.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,526.45/226.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.48

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