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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.02, 338.88 and 117.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.02, 338.88 and 117.60 is: 176.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.02 : 338.88 = 117.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.02/338.88 = 117.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.02x = 338.88 × 117.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.02x = 39,852.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,852.29/226.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.32

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