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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.79, 312.91 and 127.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.79, 312.91 and 127.21 is: 175.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.79 : 312.91 = 127.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.79/312.91 = 127.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.79x = 312.91 × 127.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.79x = 39,805.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,805.28/226.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.52

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