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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.56, 314.48 and 172.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.56, 314.48 and 172.26 is: 238.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.56 : 314.48 = 172.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.56/314.48 = 172.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.56x = 314.48 × 172.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.56x = 54,172.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,172.32/227.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.06

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