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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.37, 312.38 and 128.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.37, 312.38 and 128.12 is: 176.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.37 : 312.38 = 128.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.37/312.38 = 128.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.37x = 312.38 × 128.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.37x = 40,022.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,022.75/226.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.80

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