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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.28, 339.24 and 116.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.28, 339.24 and 116.66 is: 174.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.28 : 339.24 = 116.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.28/339.24 = 116.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.28x = 339.24 × 116.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.28x = 39,575.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,575.74/226.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.90

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