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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.76, 340.14 and 111.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.76, 340.14 and 111.30 is: 166.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.76 : 340.14 = 111.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.76/340.14 = 111.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.76x = 340.14 × 111.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.76x = 37,857.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,857.58/226.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.95

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