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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.98, 340.44 and 80.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.98, 340.44 and 80.66 is: 120.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.98 : 340.44 = 80.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.98/340.44 = 80.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.98x = 340.44 × 80.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.98x = 27,459.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,459.89/226.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.98

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