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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.38, 339.56 and 55.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.38, 339.56 and 55.38 is: 83.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.38 : 339.56 = 55.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.38/339.56 = 55.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.38x = 339.56 × 55.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.38x = 18,804.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,804.83/226.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.07

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