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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.22, 312.19 and 122.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.22, 312.19 and 122.72 is: 169.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.22 : 312.19 = 122.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.22/312.19 = 122.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.22x = 312.19 × 122.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.22x = 38,311.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,311.34/226.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.35

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