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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.07, 339.06 and 71.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.07, 339.06 and 71.97 is: 107.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.07 : 339.06 = 71.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.07/339.06 = 71.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.07x = 339.06 × 71.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.07x = 24,402.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,402.15/226.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.94

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