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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.03, 338.97 and 71.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.03, 338.97 and 71.90 is: 107.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.03 : 338.97 = 71.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.03/338.97 = 71.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.03x = 338.97 × 71.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.03x = 24,371.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,371.94/226.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.83

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