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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.68, 312.86 and 128.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.68, 312.86 and 128.44 is: 177.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.68 : 312.86 = 128.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.68/312.86 = 128.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.68x = 312.86 × 128.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.68x = 40,181.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,181.53/226.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.26

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