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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.43, 339.21 and 128.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.43, 339.21 and 128.64 is: 192.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.43 : 339.21 = 128.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.43/339.21 = 128.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.43x = 339.21 × 128.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.43x = 43,635.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,635.43/226.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.71

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