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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.60, 339.92 and 82.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.60, 339.92 and 82.35 is: 123.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.60 : 339.92 = 82.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.60/339.92 = 82.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.60x = 339.92 × 82.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.60x = 27,992.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,992.62/226.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.53

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