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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.12, 339.18 and 74.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.12, 339.18 and 74.12 is: 111.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.12 : 339.18 = 74.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.12/339.18 = 74.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.12x = 339.18 × 74.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.12x = 25,140.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,140.02/226.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.18

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