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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.75, 312.78 and 174.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.75, 312.78 and 174.21 is: 240.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.75 : 312.78 = 174.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.75/312.78 = 174.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.75x = 312.78 × 174.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.75x = 54,490.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,490.64/226.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.31

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