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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.76, 340.11 and 80.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.76, 340.11 and 80.51 is: 120.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.76 : 340.11 = 80.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.76/340.11 = 80.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.76x = 340.11 × 80.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.76x = 27,380.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,380.56/226.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.75

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