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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.79, 340.46 and 175.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.79, 340.46 and 175.76 is: 263.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.79 : 340.46 = 175.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.79/340.46 = 175.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.79x = 340.46 × 175.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.79x = 59,839.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,839.25/226.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.85

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