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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.50, 339.78 and 118.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.50, 339.78 and 118.26 is: 177.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.50 : 339.78 = 118.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.50/339.78 = 118.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.50x = 339.78 × 118.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.50x = 40,182.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,182.38/226.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.41

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