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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.98, 340.23 and 118.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.98, 340.23 and 118.65 is: 177.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.98 : 340.23 = 118.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.98/340.23 = 118.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.98x = 340.23 × 118.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.98x = 40,368.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,368.29/226.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.85

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