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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.37, 339.29 and 96.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.37, 339.29 and 96.44 is: 144.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.37 : 339.29 = 96.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.37/339.29 = 96.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.37x = 339.29 × 96.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.37x = 32,718.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,718.95/226.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.54

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