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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.84, 340.02 and 118.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.84, 340.02 and 118.48 is: 177.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.84 : 340.02 = 118.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.84/340.02 = 118.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.84x = 340.02 × 118.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.84x = 40,285.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,285.57/226.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.59

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