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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.53, 340.47 and 118.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.53, 340.47 and 118.40 is: 177.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.53 : 340.47 = 118.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.53/340.47 = 118.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.53x = 340.47 × 118.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.53x = 40,309.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,309.95/226.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.95

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