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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.36, 339.42 and 80.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.36, 339.42 and 80.09 is: 120.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.36 : 339.42 = 80.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.36/339.42 = 80.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.36x = 339.42 × 80.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.36x = 27,184.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,184.02/226.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.09

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