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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.10, 338.95 and 81.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.10, 338.95 and 81.79 is: 122.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.10 : 338.95 = 81.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.10/338.95 = 81.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.10x = 338.95 × 81.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.10x = 27,722.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,722.72/226.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.61

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