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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.04, 339.01 and 63.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.04, 339.01 and 63.74 is: 95.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.04 : 339.01 = 63.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.04/339.01 = 63.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.04x = 339.01 × 63.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.04x = 21,608.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,608.50/226.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.60

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