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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.18, 312.20 and 177.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.18, 312.20 and 177.13 is: 244.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.18 : 312.20 = 177.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.18/312.20 = 177.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.18x = 312.20 × 177.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.18x = 55,299.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,299.99/226.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.50

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