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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.70, 340.10 and 72.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.70, 340.10 and 72.63 is: 108.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.70 : 340.10 = 72.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.70/340.10 = 72.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.70x = 340.10 × 72.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.70x = 24,701.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,701.10/226.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.96

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