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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.22, 312.18 and 127.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.22, 312.18 and 127.97 is: 176.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.22 : 312.18 = 127.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.22/312.18 = 127.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.22x = 312.18 × 127.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.22x = 39,949.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,949.03/226.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.60

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