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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.70, 312.83 and 127.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.70, 312.83 and 127.10 is: 175.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.70 : 312.83 = 127.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.70/312.83 = 127.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.70x = 312.83 × 127.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.70x = 39,761.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,761.32/226.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.39

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