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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.79, 339.87 and 118.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.79, 339.87 and 118.45 is: 177.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.79 : 339.87 = 118.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.79/339.87 = 118.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.79x = 339.87 × 118.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.79x = 40,257.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,257.60/226.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.51

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