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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.26, 339.27 and 110.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.26, 339.27 and 110.49 is: 165.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.26 : 339.27 = 110.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.26/339.27 = 110.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.26x = 339.27 × 110.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.26x = 37,485.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,485.94/226.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.68

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