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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.80, 340.50 and 175.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.80, 340.50 and 175.48 is: 263.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.80 : 340.50 = 175.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.80/340.50 = 175.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.80x = 340.50 × 175.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.80x = 59,750.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,750.94/226.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.45

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