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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.47, 312.22 and 177.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.47, 312.22 and 177.27 is: 244.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.47 : 312.22 = 177.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.47/312.22 = 177.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.47x = 312.22 × 177.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.47x = 55,347.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,347.24/226.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.39

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