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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.65, 312.80 and 128.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.65, 312.80 and 128.44 is: 177.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.65 : 312.80 = 128.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.65/312.80 = 128.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.65x = 312.80 × 128.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.65x = 40,174.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,174.02/226.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.25

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