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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.71, 339.93 and 80.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.71, 339.93 and 80.40 is: 120.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.71 : 339.93 = 80.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.71/339.93 = 80.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.71x = 339.93 × 80.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.71x = 27,330.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,330.37/226.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.55

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