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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.54, 339.72 and 96.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.54, 339.72 and 96.47 is: 144.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.54 : 339.72 = 96.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.54/339.72 = 96.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.54x = 339.72 × 96.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.54x = 32,772.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,772.85/226.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.67

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