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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.39, 338.96 and 116.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.39, 338.96 and 116.47 is: 174.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.39 : 338.96 = 116.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.39/338.96 = 116.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.39x = 338.96 × 116.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.39x = 39,477.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,477.24/226.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.38

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