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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.71, 312.84 and 128.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.71, 312.84 and 128.45 is: 177.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.71 : 312.84 = 128.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.71/312.84 = 128.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.71x = 312.84 × 128.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.71x = 40,184.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,184.30/226.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.25

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