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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226, 339.05 and 97.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226, 339.05 and 97.75 is: 146.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226 : 339.05 = 97.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226/339.05 = 97.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226x = 339.05 × 97.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226x = 33,142.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,142.14/226
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.65

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