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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.98, 341.08 and 118.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.98, 341.08 and 118.86 is: 178.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.98 : 341.08 = 118.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.98/341.08 = 118.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.98x = 341.08 × 118.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.98x = 40,540.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,540.77/226.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.61

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