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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226, 339 and 96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226, 339 and 96 is: 144

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226 : 339 = 96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226/339 = 96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226x = 339 × 96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226x = 32,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,544/226
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144

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