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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.42, 339.65 and 96.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.42, 339.65 and 96.43 is: 144.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.42 : 339.65 = 96.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.42/339.65 = 96.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.42x = 339.65 × 96.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.42x = 32,753.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,753.82/226.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.66

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