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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.25, 312.39 and 177.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.25, 312.39 and 177.04 is: 244.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.25 : 312.39 = 177.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.25/312.39 = 177.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.25x = 312.39 × 177.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.25x = 55,303.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,303.96/226.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.44

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