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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.01, 338.86 and 81.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.01, 338.86 and 81.71 is: 122.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.01 : 338.86 = 81.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.01/338.86 = 81.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.01x = 338.86 × 81.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.01x = 27,686.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,686.15/226.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.50

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