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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.71, 339.84 and 82.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.71, 339.84 and 82.38 is: 123.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.71 : 339.84 = 82.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.71/339.84 = 82.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.71x = 339.84 × 82.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.71x = 27,996.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,996.02/226.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.49

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