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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.84, 313.19 and 174.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.84, 313.19 and 174.29 is: 240.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.84 : 313.19 = 174.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.84/313.19 = 174.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.84x = 313.19 × 174.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.84x = 54,584.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,584.67/226.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.63

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