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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.39, 339.33 and 82.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.39, 339.33 and 82.06 is: 123.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.39 : 339.33 = 82.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.39/339.33 = 82.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.39x = 339.33 × 82.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.39x = 27,845.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,845.42/226.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.00

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