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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.93, 339.92 and 116.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.93, 339.92 and 116.91 is: 175.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.93 : 339.92 = 116.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.93/339.92 = 116.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.93x = 339.92 × 116.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.93x = 39,737.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,737.76/226.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.11

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