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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.79, 339.84 and 181.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.79, 339.84 and 181.13 is: 271.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.79 : 339.84 = 181.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.79/339.84 = 181.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.79x = 339.84 × 181.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.79x = 61,554.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,554.92/226.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.41

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