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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.62, 312.71 and 128.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.62, 312.71 and 128.39 is: 177.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.62 : 312.71 = 128.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.62/312.71 = 128.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.62x = 312.71 × 128.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.62x = 40,146.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,146.63/226.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.15

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