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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.56, 339.88 and 94.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.56, 339.88 and 94.80 is: 142.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.56 : 339.88 = 94.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.56/339.88 = 94.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.56x = 339.88 × 94.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.56x = 32,220.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,220.62/226.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.22

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