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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.37, 339.62 and 64.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.37, 339.62 and 64.06 is: 96.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.37 : 339.62 = 64.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.37/339.62 = 64.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.37x = 339.62 × 64.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.37x = 21,754.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,754.89/226.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.10

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