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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.40, 312.41 and 126.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.40, 312.41 and 126.83 is: 175.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.40 : 312.41 = 126.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.40/312.41 = 126.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.40x = 312.41 × 126.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.40x = 39,621.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,621.72/226.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.01

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