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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.75, 340.11 and 72.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.75, 340.11 and 72.64 is: 108.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.75 : 340.11 = 72.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.75/340.11 = 72.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.75x = 340.11 × 72.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.75x = 24,704.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,704.58/226.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.95

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