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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.92, 339.98 and 118.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.92, 339.98 and 118.76 is: 177.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.92 : 339.98 = 118.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.92/339.98 = 118.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.92x = 339.98 × 118.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.92x = 40,376.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,376.02/226.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.93

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