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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.91, 340.37 and 72.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.91, 340.37 and 72.86 is: 109.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.91 : 340.37 = 72.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.91/340.37 = 72.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.91x = 340.37 × 72.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.91x = 24,797.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,797.29/226.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.28

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