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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.44, 339.60 and 72.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.44, 339.60 and 72.36 is: 108.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.44 : 339.60 = 72.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.44/339.60 = 72.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.44x = 339.60 × 72.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.44x = 24,573.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,573.46/226.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.52

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