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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.26, 339.60 and 96.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.26, 339.60 and 96.32 is: 144.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.26 : 339.60 = 96.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.26/339.60 = 96.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.26x = 339.60 × 96.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.26x = 32,710.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,710.27/226.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.57

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