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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.78, 339.90 and 82.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.78, 339.90 and 82.42 is: 123.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.78 : 339.90 = 82.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.78/339.90 = 82.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.78x = 339.90 × 82.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.78x = 28,014.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,014.56/226.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.53

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