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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.56, 340.12 and 175.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.56, 340.12 and 175.23 is: 263.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.56 : 340.12 = 175.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.56/340.12 = 175.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.56x = 340.12 × 175.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.56x = 59,599.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,599.23/226.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.06

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