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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.92, 313.44 and 178.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.92, 313.44 and 178.41 is: 246.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.92 : 313.44 = 178.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.92/313.44 = 178.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.92x = 313.44 × 178.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.92x = 55,920.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,920.83/226.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.43

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