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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.18, 339 and 185.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.18, 339 and 185.68 is: 278.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.18 : 339 = 185.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.18/339 = 185.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.18x = 339 × 185.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.18x = 62,945.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,945.52/226.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.30

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