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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.67, 339.39 and 118.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.67, 339.39 and 118.13 is: 176.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.67 : 339.39 = 118.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.67/339.39 = 118.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.67x = 339.39 × 118.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.67x = 40,090.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,090.44/226.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.87

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