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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.02, 338.79 and 81.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.02, 338.79 and 81.63 is: 122.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.02 : 338.79 = 81.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.02/338.79 = 81.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.02x = 338.79 × 81.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.02x = 27,655.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,655.43/226.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.36

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