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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.35, 339.83 and 118.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.35, 339.83 and 118.22 is: 177.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.35 : 339.83 = 118.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.35/339.83 = 118.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.35x = 339.83 × 118.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.35x = 40,172.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,172.41/226.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.48

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