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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.47, 340.32 and 118.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.47, 340.32 and 118.34 is: 177.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.47 : 340.32 = 118.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.47/340.32 = 118.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.47x = 340.32 × 118.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.47x = 40,273.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,273.47/226.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.83

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