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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.88, 340.31 and 55.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.88, 340.31 and 55.88 is: 83.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.88 : 340.31 = 55.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.88/340.31 = 55.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.88x = 340.31 × 55.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.88x = 19,014.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,014.96/226.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.81

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