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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.75, 339.91 and 111.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.75, 339.91 and 111.06 is: 166.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.75 : 339.91 = 111.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.75/339.91 = 111.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.75x = 339.91 × 111.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.75x = 37,750.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,750.40/226.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.48

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