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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.55, 339.84 and 64.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.55, 339.84 and 64.23 is: 96.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.55 : 339.84 = 64.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.55/339.84 = 64.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.55x = 339.84 × 64.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.55x = 21,827.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,827.92/226.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.35

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