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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.92, 340.20 and 118.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.92, 340.20 and 118.64 is: 177.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.92 : 340.20 = 118.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.92/340.20 = 118.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.92x = 340.20 × 118.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.92x = 40,361.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,361.33/226.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.87

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