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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.40, 339.42 and 118.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.40, 339.42 and 118.28 is: 177.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.40 : 339.42 = 118.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.40/339.42 = 118.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.40x = 339.42 × 118.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.40x = 40,146.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,146.60/226.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.33

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