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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.48, 312.56 and 128.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.48, 312.56 and 128.24 is: 176.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.48 : 312.56 = 128.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.48/312.56 = 128.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.48x = 312.56 × 128.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.48x = 40,082.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,082.69/226.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.98

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