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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.34, 312.31 and 179.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.34, 312.31 and 179.87 is: 248.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.34 : 312.31 = 179.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.34/312.31 = 179.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.34x = 312.31 × 179.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.34x = 56,174.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,174.61/226.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.18

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