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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.59, 339.77 and 118.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.59, 339.77 and 118.35 is: 177.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.59 : 339.77 = 118.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.59/339.77 = 118.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.59x = 339.77 × 118.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.59x = 40,211.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,211.78/226.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.46

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