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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.06, 339.08 and 72.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.06, 339.08 and 72.06 is: 108.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.06 : 339.08 = 72.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.06/339.08 = 72.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.06x = 339.08 × 72.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.06x = 24,434.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,434.10/226.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.09

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