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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.98, 339.95 and 118.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.98, 339.95 and 118.50 is: 177.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.98 : 339.95 = 118.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.98/339.95 = 118.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.98x = 339.95 × 118.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.98x = 40,284.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,284.08/226.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.48

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