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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.33, 339.50 and 118.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.33, 339.50 and 118.33 is: 177.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.33 : 339.50 = 118.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.33/339.50 = 118.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.33x = 339.50 × 118.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.33x = 40,173.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,173.31/226.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.50

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