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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.22, 339.45 and 97.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.22, 339.45 and 97.98 is: 147.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.22 : 339.45 = 97.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.22/339.45 = 97.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.22x = 339.45 × 97.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.22x = 33,259.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,259.31/226.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.02

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