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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.92, 340.43 and 175.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.92, 340.43 and 175.47 is: 263.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.92 : 340.43 = 175.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.92/340.43 = 175.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.92x = 340.43 × 175.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.92x = 59,734.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,734.37/226.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.24

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