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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226, 339.14 and 97.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226, 339.14 and 97.76 is: 146.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226 : 339.14 = 97.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226/339.14 = 97.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226x = 339.14 × 97.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226x = 33,154.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,154.33/226
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.70

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