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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.31, 312.31 and 126.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.31, 312.31 and 126.72 is: 174.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.31 : 312.31 = 126.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.31/312.31 = 126.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.31x = 312.31 × 126.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.31x = 39,575.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,575.61/226.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.87

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