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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.31, 339.52 and 82.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.31, 339.52 and 82.03 is: 123.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.31 : 339.52 = 82.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.31/339.52 = 82.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.31x = 339.52 × 82.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.31x = 27,848.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,848.72/226.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.06

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