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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.71, 312.85 and 128.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.71, 312.85 and 128.49 is: 177.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.71 : 312.85 = 128.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.71/312.85 = 128.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.71x = 312.85 × 128.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.71x = 40,196.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,196.53/226.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.31

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