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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.50, 339.93 and 98.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.50, 339.93 and 98.34 is: 147.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.50 : 339.93 = 98.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.50/339.93 = 98.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.50x = 339.93 × 98.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.50x = 33,428.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,428.72/226.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.59

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