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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.42, 339.63 and 110.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.42, 339.63 and 110.82 is: 166.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.42 : 339.63 = 110.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.42/339.63 = 110.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.42x = 339.63 × 110.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.42x = 37,638.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,638.65/226.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.24

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