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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.70, 312.27 and 174.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.70, 312.27 and 174.86 is: 240.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.70 : 312.27 = 174.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.70/312.27 = 174.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.70x = 312.27 × 174.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.70x = 54,603.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,603.53/226.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.86

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