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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.52, 339.53 and 80.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.52, 339.53 and 80.21 is: 120.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.52 : 339.53 = 80.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.52/339.53 = 80.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.52x = 339.53 × 80.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.52x = 27,233.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,233.70/226.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.23

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