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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.76, 312.85 and 174.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.76, 312.85 and 174.32 is: 240.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.76 : 312.85 = 174.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.76/312.85 = 174.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.76x = 312.85 × 174.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.76x = 54,536.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,536.01/226.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.50

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