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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.18, 339.20 and 117.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.18, 339.20 and 117.91 is: 176.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.18 : 339.20 = 117.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.18/339.20 = 117.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.18x = 339.20 × 117.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.18x = 39,996.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,996.01/226.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.83

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