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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.57, 339.84 and 72.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.57, 339.84 and 72.46 is: 108.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.57 : 339.84 = 72.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.57/339.84 = 72.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.57x = 339.84 × 72.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.57x = 24,624.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,624.33/226.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.68

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