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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.55, 312.77 and 182.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.55, 312.77 and 182.21 is: 251.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.55 : 312.77 = 182.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.55/312.77 = 182.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.55x = 312.77 × 182.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.55x = 56,988.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,988.71/226.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.55

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