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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.19, 339.35 and 72.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.19, 339.35 and 72.13 is: 108.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.19 : 339.35 = 72.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.19/339.35 = 72.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.19x = 339.35 × 72.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.19x = 24,477.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,477.32/226.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.22

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