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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.16, 338.88 and 117.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.16, 338.88 and 117.84 is: 176.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.16 : 338.88 = 117.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.16/338.88 = 117.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.16x = 338.88 × 117.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.16x = 39,933.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,933.62/226.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.57

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