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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.48, 340 and 118.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.48, 340 and 118.34 is: 177.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.48 : 340 = 118.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.48/340 = 118.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.48x = 340 × 118.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.48x = 40,235.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,235.60/226.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.66

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