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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226, 339.06 and 97.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226, 339.06 and 97.72 is: 146.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226 : 339.06 = 97.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226/339.06 = 97.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226x = 339.06 × 97.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226x = 33,132.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,132.94/226
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.61

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