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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.22, 339.29 and 96.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.22, 339.29 and 96.33 is: 144.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.22 : 339.29 = 96.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.22/339.29 = 96.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.22x = 339.29 × 96.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.22x = 32,685.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,685.32/226.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.49

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