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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.25, 339.34 and 72.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.25, 339.34 and 72.27 is: 108.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.25 : 339.34 = 72.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.25/339.34 = 72.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.25x = 339.34 × 72.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.25x = 24,523.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,523.92/226.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.40

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