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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.05, 337.52 and 179.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.05, 337.52 and 179.88 is: 268.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.05 : 337.52 = 179.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.05/337.52 = 179.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.05x = 337.52 × 179.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.05x = 60,712.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,712.20/226.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.58

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