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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.50, 312.54 and 128.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.50, 312.54 and 128.28 is: 177.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.50 : 312.54 = 128.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.50/312.54 = 128.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.50x = 312.54 × 128.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.50x = 40,092.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,092.63/226.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.01

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