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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.45, 339.51 and 96.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.45, 339.51 and 96.42 is: 144.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.45 : 339.51 = 96.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.45/339.51 = 96.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.45x = 339.51 × 96.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.45x = 32,735.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,735.55/226.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.56

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