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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.44, 338.94 and 175.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.44, 338.94 and 175.23 is: 262.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.44 : 338.94 = 175.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.44/338.94 = 175.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.44x = 338.94 × 175.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.44x = 59,392.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,392.46/226.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.29

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