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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.40, 339.57 and 80.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.40, 339.57 and 80.15 is: 120.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.40 : 339.57 = 80.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.40/339.57 = 80.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.40x = 339.57 × 80.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.40x = 27,214.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,214.84/226.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.21

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