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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.35, 312.08 and 177.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.35, 312.08 and 177.03 is: 244.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.35 : 312.08 = 177.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.35/312.08 = 177.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.35x = 312.08 × 177.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.35x = 55,246.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,246.64/226.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.08

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