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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.72, 340.08 and 55.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.72, 340.08 and 55.72 is: 83.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.72 : 340.08 = 55.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.72/340.08 = 55.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.72x = 340.08 × 55.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.72x = 18,949.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,949.26/226.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.58

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