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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.68, 312.83 and 128.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.68, 312.83 and 128.43 is: 177.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.68 : 312.83 = 128.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.68/312.83 = 128.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.68x = 312.83 × 128.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.68x = 40,176.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,176.11/226.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.24

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