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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.15, 339.16 and 63.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.15, 339.16 and 63.81 is: 95.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.15 : 339.16 = 63.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.15/339.16 = 63.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.15x = 339.16 × 63.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.15x = 21,641.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,641.80/226.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.70

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