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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.27, 339.33 and 96.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.27, 339.33 and 96.26 is: 144.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.27 : 339.33 = 96.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.27/339.33 = 96.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.27x = 339.33 × 96.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.27x = 32,663.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,663.42/226.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.36

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