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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.29, 339.42 and 98.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.29, 339.42 and 98.04 is: 147.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.29 : 339.42 = 98.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.29/339.42 = 98.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.29x = 339.42 × 98.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.29x = 33,276.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,276.74/226.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.05

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