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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.52, 339.76 and 74.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.52, 339.76 and 74.52 is: 111.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.52 : 339.76 = 74.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.52/339.76 = 74.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.52x = 339.76 × 74.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.52x = 25,318.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,318.92/226.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.77

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