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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.20, 338.70 and 178.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.20, 338.70 and 178.20 is: 266.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.20 : 338.70 = 178.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.20/338.70 = 178.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.20x = 338.70 × 178.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.20x = 60,356.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,356.34/226.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.83

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