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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.32, 339.53 and 64.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.32, 339.53 and 64.01 is: 96.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.32 : 339.53 = 64.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.32/339.53 = 64.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.32x = 339.53 × 64.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.32x = 21,731.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,731.30/226.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.02

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