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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.40, 339.64 and 96.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.40, 339.64 and 96.40 is: 144.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.40 : 339.64 = 96.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.40/339.64 = 96.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.40x = 339.64 × 96.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.40x = 32,741.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,741.30/226.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.62

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