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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.96, 337.32 and 96.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.96, 337.32 and 96.64 is: 144.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.96 : 337.32 = 96.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.96/337.32 = 96.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.96x = 337.32 × 96.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.96x = 32,598.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,598.60/224.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.91

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