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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.37, 339.55 and 87.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.37, 339.55 and 87.51 is: 131.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.37 : 339.55 = 87.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.37/339.55 = 87.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.37x = 339.55 × 87.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.37x = 29,712.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,712.69/226.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.26

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