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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.68, 340.04 and 82.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.68, 340.04 and 82.40 is: 123.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.68 : 340.04 = 82.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.68/340.04 = 82.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.68x = 340.04 × 82.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.68x = 28,019.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,019.30/226.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.61

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