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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.85, 312.98 and 128.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.85, 312.98 and 128.57 is: 177.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.85 : 312.98 = 128.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.85/312.98 = 128.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.85x = 312.98 × 128.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.85x = 40,237.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,237.63/226.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.38

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