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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.12, 339.30 and 117.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.12, 339.30 and 117.91 is: 176.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.12 : 339.30 = 117.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.12/339.30 = 117.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.12x = 339.30 × 117.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.12x = 40,006.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,006.86/226.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.93

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