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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.65, 339.93 and 82.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.65, 339.93 and 82.29 is: 123.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.65 : 339.93 = 82.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.65/339.93 = 82.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.65x = 339.93 × 82.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.65x = 27,972.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,972.84/226.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.42

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