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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.50, 339.66 and 96.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.50, 339.66 and 96.50 is: 144.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.50 : 339.66 = 96.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.50/339.66 = 96.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.50x = 339.66 × 96.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.50x = 32,776.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,776.77/226.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.71

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