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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.26, 339.48 and 82.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.26, 339.48 and 82.02 is: 123.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.26 : 339.48 = 82.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.26/339.48 = 82.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.26x = 339.48 × 82.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.26x = 27,844.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,844.15/226.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.06

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