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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226, 339.06 and 97.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226, 339.06 and 97.84 is: 146.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226 : 339.06 = 97.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226/339.06 = 97.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226x = 339.06 × 97.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226x = 33,173.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,173.63/226
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.79

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