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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.32, 339.50 and 64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.32, 339.50 and 64 is: 96.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.32 : 339.50 = 64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.32/339.50 = 64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.32x = 339.50 × 64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.32x = 21,728
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,728/226.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.01

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