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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.94, 340.40 and 178.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.94, 340.40 and 178.88 is: 268.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.94 : 340.40 = 178.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.94/340.40 = 178.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.94x = 340.40 × 178.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.94x = 60,890.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,890.75/226.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.31

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