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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.51, 339.66 and 82.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.51, 339.66 and 82.13 is: 123.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.51 : 339.66 = 82.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.51/339.66 = 82.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.51x = 339.66 × 82.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.51x = 27,894.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,894.58/226.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.15

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