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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.24, 339.08 and 81.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.24, 339.08 and 81.80 is: 122.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.24 : 339.08 = 81.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.24/339.08 = 81.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.24x = 339.08 × 81.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.24x = 27,736.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,736.74/226.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.60

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