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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.20, 339.45 and 128.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.20, 339.45 and 128.70 is: 193.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.20 : 339.45 = 128.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.20/339.45 = 128.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.20x = 339.45 × 128.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.20x = 43,687.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,687.22/226.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.14

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