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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.97, 340.55 and 129.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.97, 340.55 and 129.45 is: 194.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.97 : 340.55 = 129.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.97/340.55 = 129.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.97x = 340.55 × 129.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.97x = 44,083.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,083.55/226.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.23

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