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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.18, 339.33 and 128.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.18, 339.33 and 128.83 is: 193.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.18 : 339.33 = 128.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.18/339.33 = 128.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.18x = 339.33 × 128.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.18x = 43,715.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,715.88/226.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.28

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