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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.55, 312.62 and 128.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.55, 312.62 and 128.31 is: 177.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.55 : 312.62 = 128.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.55/312.62 = 128.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.55x = 312.62 × 128.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.55x = 40,111.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,111.63/226.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.06

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