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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.24, 339.38 and 110.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.24, 339.38 and 110.74 is: 166.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.24 : 339.38 = 110.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.24/339.38 = 110.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.24x = 339.38 × 110.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.24x = 37,582.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,582.94/226.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.12

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