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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.21, 339.27 and 81.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.21, 339.27 and 81.88 is: 122.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.21 : 339.27 = 81.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.21/339.27 = 81.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.21x = 339.27 × 81.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.21x = 27,779.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,779.43/226.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.80

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