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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.52, 339.58 and 80.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.52, 339.58 and 80.25 is: 120.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.52 : 339.58 = 80.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.52/339.58 = 80.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.52x = 339.58 × 80.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.52x = 27,251.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,251.30/226.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.30

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