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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.71, 339.96 and 72.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.71, 339.96 and 72.59 is: 108.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.71 : 339.96 = 72.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.71/339.96 = 72.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.71x = 339.96 × 72.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.71x = 24,677.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,677.70/226.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.85

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