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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.47, 339.70 and 55.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.47, 339.70 and 55.47 is: 83.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.47 : 339.70 = 55.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.47/339.70 = 55.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.47x = 339.70 × 55.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.47x = 18,843.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,843.16/226.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.20

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