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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.23, 339.40 and 72.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.23, 339.40 and 72.16 is: 108.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.23 : 339.40 = 72.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.23/339.40 = 72.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.23x = 339.40 × 72.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.23x = 24,491.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,491.10/226.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.26

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