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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.61, 339.85 and 87.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.61, 339.85 and 87.76 is: 131.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.61 : 339.85 = 87.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.61/339.85 = 87.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.61x = 339.85 × 87.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.61x = 29,823.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,823.54/226.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.61

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