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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.24, 339.48 and 118.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.24, 339.48 and 118.04 is: 177.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.24 : 339.48 = 118.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.24/339.48 = 118.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.24x = 339.48 × 118.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.24x = 40,072.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,072.22/226.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.12

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