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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.13, 339.32 and 97.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.13, 339.32 and 97.88 is: 146.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.13 : 339.32 = 97.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.13/339.32 = 97.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.13x = 339.32 × 97.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.13x = 33,211.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,211.19/226.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.87

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