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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.44, 340.12 and 175.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.44, 340.12 and 175.18 is: 263.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.44 : 340.12 = 175.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.44/340.12 = 175.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.44x = 340.12 × 175.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.44x = 59,582.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,582.22/226.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.13

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