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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226, 339.06 and 96.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226, 339.06 and 96.04 is: 144.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226 : 339.06 = 96.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226/339.06 = 96.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226x = 339.06 × 96.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226x = 32,563.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,563.32/226
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.09

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