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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.19, 339.24 and 63.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.19, 339.24 and 63.89 is: 95.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.19 : 339.24 = 63.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.19/339.24 = 63.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.19x = 339.24 × 63.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.19x = 21,672.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,672.35/226.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.81

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