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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.57, 312.62 and 128.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.57, 312.62 and 128.30 is: 177.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.57 : 312.62 = 128.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.57/312.62 = 128.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.57x = 312.62 × 128.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.57x = 40,109.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,109.15/226.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.03

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