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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.43, 339.68 and 64.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.43, 339.68 and 64.13 is: 96.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.43 : 339.68 = 64.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.43/339.68 = 64.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.43x = 339.68 × 64.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.43x = 21,783.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,783.68/226.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.20

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