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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.79, 340.18 and 62.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.79, 340.18 and 62.26 is: 93.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.79 : 340.18 = 62.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.79/340.18 = 62.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.79x = 340.18 × 62.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.79x = 21,179.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,179.37/226.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.39

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