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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.10, 339.12 and 63.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.10, 339.12 and 63.78 is: 95.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.10 : 339.12 = 63.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.10/339.12 = 63.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.10x = 339.12 × 63.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.10x = 21,629.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,629.07/226.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.66

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