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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.05, 339.02 and 63.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.05, 339.02 and 63.72 is: 95.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.05 : 339.02 = 63.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.05/339.02 = 63.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.05x = 339.02 × 63.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.05x = 21,602.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,602.35/226.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.56

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