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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.78, 340.13 and 80.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.78, 340.13 and 80.64 is: 120.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.78 : 340.13 = 80.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.78/340.13 = 80.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.78x = 340.13 × 80.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.78x = 27,428.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,428.28/226.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.95

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