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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.97, 339.92 and 111.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.97, 339.92 and 111.05 is: 166.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.97 : 339.92 = 111.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.97/339.92 = 111.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.97x = 339.92 × 111.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.97x = 37,748.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,748.12/226.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.31

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