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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.10, 339.18 and 81.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.10, 339.18 and 81.85 is: 122.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.10 : 339.18 = 81.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.10/339.18 = 81.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.10x = 339.18 × 81.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.10x = 27,760.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,760.63/226.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.78

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