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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.33, 312.30 and 126.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.33, 312.30 and 126.74 is: 174.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.33 : 312.30 = 126.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.33/312.30 = 126.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.33x = 312.30 × 126.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.33x = 39,581.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,581.68/226.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.89

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