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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.15, 339.20 and 72.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.15, 339.20 and 72.05 is: 108.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.15 : 339.20 = 72.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.15/339.20 = 72.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.15x = 339.20 × 72.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.15x = 24,437.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,437.30/226.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.06

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