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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.25, 339.33 and 63.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.25, 339.33 and 63.89 is: 95.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.25 : 339.33 = 63.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.25/339.33 = 63.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.25x = 339.33 × 63.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.25x = 21,680.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,680.01/226.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.83

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