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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.10, 339.24 and 185.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.10, 339.24 and 185.60 is: 278.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.10 : 339.24 = 185.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.10/339.24 = 185.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.10x = 339.24 × 185.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.10x = 62,962.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,962.94/226.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.47

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