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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.33, 312.36 and 128.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.33, 312.36 and 128.08 is: 176.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.33 : 312.36 = 128.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.33/312.36 = 128.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.33x = 312.36 × 128.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.33x = 40,006.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,006.98/226.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.77

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