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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.47, 339.89 and 98.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.47, 339.89 and 98.31 is: 147.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.47 : 339.89 = 98.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.47/339.89 = 98.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.47x = 339.89 × 98.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.47x = 33,414.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,414.09/226.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.54

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