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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.37, 312.39 and 128.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.37, 312.39 and 128.13 is: 176.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.37 : 312.39 = 128.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.37/312.39 = 128.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.37x = 312.39 × 128.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.37x = 40,025.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,025.46/226.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.82

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