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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.43, 311.89 and 177.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.43, 311.89 and 177.22 is: 244.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.43 : 311.89 = 177.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.43/311.89 = 177.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.43x = 311.89 × 177.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.43x = 55,273.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,273.15/226.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.11

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