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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.40, 312.72 and 175.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.40, 312.72 and 175.28 is: 242.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.40 : 312.72 = 175.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.40/312.72 = 175.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.40x = 312.72 × 175.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.40x = 54,813.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,813.56/226.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.11

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