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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.27, 339.42 and 96.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.27, 339.42 and 96.14 is: 144.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.27 : 339.42 = 96.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.27/339.42 = 96.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.27x = 339.42 × 96.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.27x = 32,632.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,632.69/226.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.22

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