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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.48, 338.90 and 171.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.48, 338.90 and 171.94 is: 257.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.48 : 338.90 = 171.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.48/338.90 = 171.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.48x = 338.90 × 171.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.48x = 58,270.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,270.47/226.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.29

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