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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.28, 339.54 and 128.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.28, 339.54 and 128.78 is: 193.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.28 : 339.54 = 128.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.28/339.54 = 128.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.28x = 339.54 × 128.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.28x = 43,725.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,725.96/226.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.24

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