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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.08, 339.44 and 116.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.08, 339.44 and 116.47 is: 174.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.08 : 339.44 = 116.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.08/339.44 = 116.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.08x = 339.44 × 116.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.08x = 39,535.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,535.38/226.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.87

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