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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.52, 339.80 and 72.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.52, 339.80 and 72.39 is: 108.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.52 : 339.80 = 72.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.52/339.80 = 72.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.52x = 339.80 × 72.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.52x = 24,598.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,598.30/226.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.59

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