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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.08, 339.27 and 116.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.08, 339.27 and 116.46 is: 174.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.08 : 339.27 = 116.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.08/339.27 = 116.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.08x = 339.27 × 116.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.08x = 39,511.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,511.38/226.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.77

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