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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.98, 340.05 and 175.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.98, 340.05 and 175.44 is: 262.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.98 : 340.05 = 175.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.98/340.05 = 175.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.98x = 340.05 × 175.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.98x = 59,658.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,658.37/226.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.84

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