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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.72, 340.09 and 72.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.72, 340.09 and 72.65 is: 108.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.72 : 340.09 = 72.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.72/340.09 = 72.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.72x = 340.09 × 72.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.72x = 24,706.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,706.63/226.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.97

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