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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.27, 311.86 and 173.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.27, 311.86 and 173.08 is: 238.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.27 : 311.86 = 173.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.27/311.86 = 173.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.27x = 311.86 × 173.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.27x = 53,976.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,976.73/226.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.55

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