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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.48, 312.69 and 177.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.48, 312.69 and 177.28 is: 244.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.48 : 312.69 = 177.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.48/312.69 = 177.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.48x = 312.69 × 177.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.48x = 55,433.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,433.68/226.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.76

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