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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.20, 339.24 and 96.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.20, 339.24 and 96.16 is: 144.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.20 : 339.24 = 96.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.20/339.24 = 96.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.20x = 339.24 × 96.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.20x = 32,621.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,621.32/226.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.21

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