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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.08, 339.04 and 74.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.08, 339.04 and 74.08 is: 111.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.08 : 339.04 = 74.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.08/339.04 = 74.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.08x = 339.04 × 74.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.08x = 25,116.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,116.08/226.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.09

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