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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.82, 340.20 and 80.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.82, 340.20 and 80.57 is: 120.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.82 : 340.20 = 80.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.82/340.20 = 80.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.82x = 340.20 × 80.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.82x = 27,408.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,408.21/226.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.84

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