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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.88, 339.36 and 178.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.88, 339.36 and 178.88 is: 267.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.88 : 339.36 = 178.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.88/339.36 = 178.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.88x = 339.36 × 178.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.88x = 60,704.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,704.72/226.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.56

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