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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.32, 312.43 and 176.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.32, 312.43 and 176.43 is: 243.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.32 : 312.43 = 176.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.32/312.43 = 176.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.32x = 312.43 × 176.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.32x = 55,122.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,122.02/226.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.56

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