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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.91, 340.23 and 72.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.91, 340.23 and 72.81 is: 109.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.91 : 340.23 = 72.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.91/340.23 = 72.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.91x = 340.23 × 72.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.91x = 24,772.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,772.15/226.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.17

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