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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.54, 340.01 and 118.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.54, 340.01 and 118.41 is: 177.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.54 : 340.01 = 118.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.54/340.01 = 118.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.54x = 340.01 × 118.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.54x = 40,258.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,258.88/226.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.71

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