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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.85, 340.31 and 72.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.85, 340.31 and 72.73 is: 109.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.85 : 340.31 = 72.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.85/340.31 = 72.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.85x = 340.31 × 72.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.85x = 24,748.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,748.68/226.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.10

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