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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.63, 339.30 and 175.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.63, 339.30 and 175.37 is: 262.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.63 : 339.30 = 175.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.63/339.30 = 175.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.63x = 339.30 × 175.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.63x = 59,501.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,501.34/226.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.55

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