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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.32, 312.38 and 128.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.32, 312.38 and 128.13 is: 176.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.32 : 312.38 = 128.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.32/312.38 = 128.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.32x = 312.38 × 128.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.32x = 40,026.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,026.74/226.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.86

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