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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.60, 339.39 and 110.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.60, 339.39 and 110.77 is: 165.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.60 : 339.39 = 110.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.60/339.39 = 110.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.60x = 339.39 × 110.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.60x = 37,593.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,593.38/226.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.90

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