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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.32, 339.37 and 128.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.32, 339.37 and 128.82 is: 193.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.32 : 339.37 = 128.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.32/339.37 = 128.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.32x = 339.37 × 128.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.32x = 43,717.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,717.64/226.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.17

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