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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.62, 312.78 and 128.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.62, 312.78 and 128.40 is: 177.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.62 : 312.78 = 128.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.62/312.78 = 128.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.62x = 312.78 × 128.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.62x = 40,160.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,160.95/226.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.22

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