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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.35, 338.77 and 171.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.35, 338.77 and 171.94 is: 257.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.35 : 338.77 = 171.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.35/338.77 = 171.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.35x = 338.77 × 171.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.35x = 58,248.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,248.11/226.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.34

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