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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.69, 340.09 and 116.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.69, 340.09 and 116.96 is: 175.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.69 : 340.09 = 116.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.69/340.09 = 116.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.69x = 340.09 × 116.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.69x = 39,777.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,777.48/226.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.47

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