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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.39, 312.37 and 128.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.39, 312.37 and 128.14 is: 176.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.39 : 312.37 = 128.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.39/312.37 = 128.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.39x = 312.37 × 128.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.39x = 40,024.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,024.89/226.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.80

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