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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.25, 338.99 and 110.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.25, 338.99 and 110.54 is: 165.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.25 : 338.99 = 110.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.25/338.99 = 110.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.25x = 338.99 × 110.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.25x = 37,471.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,471.95/226.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.62

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