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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.20, 339.42 and 117.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.20, 339.42 and 117.93 is: 176.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.20 : 339.42 = 117.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.20/339.42 = 117.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.20x = 339.42 × 117.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.20x = 40,027.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,027.80/226.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.96

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