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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.18, 339.18 and 110.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.18, 339.18 and 110.56 is: 165.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.18 : 339.18 = 110.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.18/339.18 = 110.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.18x = 339.18 × 110.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.18x = 37,499.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,499.74/226.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.80

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