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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.28, 312.33 and 179.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.28, 312.33 and 179.73 is: 248.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.28 : 312.33 = 179.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.28/312.33 = 179.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.28x = 312.33 × 179.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.28x = 56,135.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,135.07/226.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.08

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