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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.27, 339.45 and 118.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.27, 339.45 and 118.03 is: 177.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.27 : 339.45 = 118.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.27/339.45 = 118.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.27x = 339.45 × 118.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.27x = 40,065.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,065.28/226.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.07

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