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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.39, 339.63 and 64.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.39, 339.63 and 64.07 is: 96.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.39 : 339.63 = 64.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.39/339.63 = 64.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.39x = 339.63 × 64.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.39x = 21,760.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,760.59/226.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.12

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