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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.08, 339.15 and 110.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.08, 339.15 and 110.46 is: 165.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.08 : 339.15 = 110.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.08/339.15 = 110.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.08x = 339.15 × 110.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.08x = 37,462.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,462.51/226.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.70

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