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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.78, 313.38 and 171.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.78, 313.38 and 171.41 is: 236.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.78 : 313.38 = 171.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.78/313.38 = 171.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.78x = 313.38 × 171.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.78x = 53,714.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,714.90/226.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.86

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