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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.79, 340.25 and 72.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.79, 340.25 and 72.77 is: 109.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.79 : 340.25 = 72.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.79/340.25 = 72.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.79x = 340.25 × 72.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.79x = 24,757.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,757.93/226.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.17

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