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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.16, 339.29 and 72.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.16, 339.29 and 72.13 is: 108.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.16 : 339.29 = 72.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.16/339.29 = 72.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.16x = 339.29 × 72.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.16x = 24,472.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,472.99/226.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.21

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