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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.41, 339.63 and 61.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.41, 339.63 and 61.91 is: 92.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.41 : 339.63 = 61.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.41/339.63 = 61.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.41x = 339.63 × 61.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.41x = 21,024.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,024.80/226.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.86

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