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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.93, 340.29 and 111.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.93, 340.29 and 111.38 is: 167.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.93 : 340.29 = 111.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.93/340.29 = 111.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.93x = 340.29 × 111.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.93x = 37,901.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,901.50/226.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.02

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