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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.16, 339.26 and 61.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.16, 339.26 and 61.66 is: 92.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.16 : 339.26 = 61.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.16/339.26 = 61.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.16x = 339.26 × 61.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.16x = 20,918.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,918.77/226.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.50

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