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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.15, 339.29 and 118.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.15, 339.29 and 118.01 is: 177.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.15 : 339.29 = 118.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.15/339.29 = 118.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.15x = 339.29 × 118.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.15x = 40,039.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,039.61/226.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.05

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