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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.89, 339.71 and 116.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.89, 339.71 and 116.97 is: 175.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.89 : 339.71 = 116.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.89/339.71 = 116.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.89x = 339.71 × 116.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.89x = 39,735.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,735.29/226.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.13

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