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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.39, 312.44 and 126.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.39, 312.44 and 126.82 is: 175.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.39 : 312.44 = 126.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.39/312.44 = 126.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.39x = 312.44 × 126.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.39x = 39,623.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,623.01/226.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.02

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