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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.81, 339.90 and 130.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.81, 339.90 and 130.42 is: 195.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.81 : 339.90 = 130.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.81/339.90 = 130.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.81x = 339.90 × 130.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.81x = 44,329.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,329.76/226.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.45

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