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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.79, 340.14 and 118.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.79, 340.14 and 118.49 is: 177.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.79 : 340.14 = 118.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.79/340.14 = 118.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.79x = 340.14 × 118.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.79x = 40,303.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,303.19/226.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.71

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