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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.66, 312.74 and 171.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.66, 312.74 and 171.38 is: 236.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.66 : 312.74 = 171.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.66/312.74 = 171.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.66x = 312.74 × 171.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.66x = 53,597.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,597.38/226.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.47

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