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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.28, 338.78 and 175.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.28, 338.78 and 175.16 is: 262.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.28 : 338.78 = 175.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.28/338.78 = 175.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.28x = 338.78 × 175.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.28x = 59,340.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,340.70/226.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.24

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