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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.69, 339.92 and 80.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.69, 339.92 and 80.43 is: 120.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.69 : 339.92 = 80.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.69/339.92 = 80.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.69x = 339.92 × 80.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.69x = 27,339.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,339.77/226.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.60

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