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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.46, 339.56 and 80.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.46, 339.56 and 80.15 is: 120.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.46 : 339.56 = 80.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.46/339.56 = 80.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.46x = 339.56 × 80.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.46x = 27,213.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,213.64/226.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.17

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