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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.77, 339.99 and 109.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.77, 339.99 and 109.58 is: 164.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.77 : 339.99 = 109.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.77/339.99 = 109.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.77x = 339.99 × 109.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.77x = 37,256.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,256.10/226.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.29

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