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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.52, 312.96 and 185.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.52, 312.96 and 185.60 is: 256.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.52 : 312.96 = 185.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.52/312.96 = 185.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.52x = 312.96 × 185.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.52x = 58,085.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,085.38/226.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.42

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