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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.50, 312.45 and 171.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.50, 312.45 and 171.32 is: 236.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.50 : 312.45 = 171.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.50/312.45 = 171.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.50x = 312.45 × 171.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.50x = 53,527.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,527.37/226.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.32

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