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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.77, 340.34 and 118.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.77, 340.34 and 118.59 is: 177.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.77 : 340.34 = 118.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.77/340.34 = 118.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.77x = 340.34 × 118.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.77x = 40,360.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,360.92/226.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.98

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