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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.32, 339.48 and 82.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.32, 339.48 and 82.14 is: 123.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.32 : 339.48 = 82.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.32/339.48 = 82.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.32x = 339.48 × 82.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.32x = 27,884.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,884.89/226.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.21

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