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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.08, 339.15 and 81.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.08, 339.15 and 81.75 is: 122.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.08 : 339.15 = 81.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.08/339.15 = 81.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.08x = 339.15 × 81.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.08x = 27,725.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,725.51/226.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.64

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