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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.56, 339.77 and 64.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.56, 339.77 and 64.20 is: 96.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.56 : 339.77 = 64.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.56/339.77 = 64.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.56x = 339.77 × 64.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.56x = 21,814.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,814.67/226.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.28

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