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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.08, 339.09 and 81.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.08, 339.09 and 81.76 is: 122.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.08 : 339.09 = 81.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.08/339.09 = 81.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.08x = 339.09 × 81.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.08x = 27,724.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,724.00/226.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.63

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