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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.02, 339.16 and 110.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.02, 339.16 and 110.50 is: 165.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.02 : 339.16 = 110.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.02/339.16 = 110.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.02x = 339.16 × 110.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.02x = 37,477.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,477.18/226.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.81

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