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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.08, 338.40 and 178.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.08, 338.40 and 178.08 is: 266.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.08 : 338.40 = 178.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.08/338.40 = 178.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.08x = 338.40 × 178.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.08x = 60,262.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,262.27/226.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.55

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