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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.58, 339.87 and 112.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.58, 339.87 and 112.66 is: 168.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.58 : 339.87 = 112.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.58/339.87 = 112.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.58x = 339.87 × 112.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.58x = 38,289.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,289.75/226.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.99

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