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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.42, 339.57 and 64.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.42, 339.57 and 64.11 is: 96.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.42 : 339.57 = 64.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.42/339.57 = 64.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.42x = 339.57 × 64.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.42x = 21,769.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,769.83/226.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.15

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