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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.19, 339.80 and 175.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.19, 339.80 and 175.43 is: 263.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.19 : 339.80 = 175.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.19/339.80 = 175.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.19x = 339.80 × 175.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.19x = 59,611.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,611.09/226.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.54

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