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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.48, 312.63 and 171.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.48, 312.63 and 171.24 is: 236.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.48 : 312.63 = 171.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.48/312.63 = 171.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.48x = 312.63 × 171.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.48x = 53,534.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,534.76/226.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.38

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