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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.20, 311.94 and 177.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.20, 311.94 and 177.06 is: 244.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.20 : 311.94 = 177.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.20/311.94 = 177.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.20x = 311.94 × 177.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.20x = 55,232.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,232.10/226.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.17

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