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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.73, 340.10 and 72.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.73, 340.10 and 72.77 is: 109.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.73 : 340.10 = 72.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.73/340.10 = 72.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.73x = 340.10 × 72.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.73x = 24,747.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,747.29/226.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.15

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