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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.18, 339.29 and 81.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.18, 339.29 and 81.88 is: 122.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.18 : 339.29 = 81.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.18/339.29 = 81.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.18x = 339.29 × 81.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.18x = 27,778.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,778.96/226.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.82

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