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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.92, 339.96 and 175.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.92, 339.96 and 175.62 is: 263.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.92 : 339.96 = 175.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.92/339.96 = 175.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.92x = 339.96 × 175.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.92x = 59,703.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,703.78/226.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.10

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