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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.33, 339.64 and 80.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.33, 339.64 and 80.12 is: 120.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.33 : 339.64 = 80.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.33/339.64 = 80.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.33x = 339.64 × 80.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.33x = 27,212.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,212.61/226.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.24

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