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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.42, 339.64 and 72.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.42, 339.64 and 72.37 is: 108.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.42 : 339.64 = 72.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.42/339.64 = 72.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.42x = 339.64 × 72.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.42x = 24,578.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,578.37/226.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.55

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