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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.96, 340.27 and 117.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.96, 340.27 and 117.15 is: 175.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.96 : 340.27 = 117.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.96/340.27 = 117.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.96x = 340.27 × 117.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.96x = 39,862.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,862.90/226.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.64

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