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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.24, 339.06 and 116.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.24, 339.06 and 116.46 is: 174.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.24 : 339.06 = 116.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.24/339.06 = 116.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.24x = 339.06 × 116.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.24x = 39,486.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,486.93/226.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.54

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