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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.53, 339.83 and 82.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.53, 339.83 and 82.29 is: 123.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.53 : 339.83 = 82.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.53/339.83 = 82.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.53x = 339.83 × 82.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.53x = 27,964.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,964.20/226.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.45

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