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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.66, 339.95 and 82.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.66, 339.95 and 82.35 is: 123.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.66 : 339.95 = 82.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.66/339.95 = 82.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.66x = 339.95 × 82.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.66x = 27,994.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,994.88/226.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.51

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