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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.51, 339.72 and 82.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.51, 339.72 and 82.18 is: 123.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.51 : 339.72 = 82.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.51/339.72 = 82.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.51x = 339.72 × 82.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.51x = 27,918.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,918.19/226.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.25

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