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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.23, 339.17 and 96.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.23, 339.17 and 96.13 is: 144.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.23 : 339.17 = 96.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.23/339.17 = 96.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.23x = 339.17 × 96.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.23x = 32,602.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,602.72/226.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.11

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