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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.61, 339.96 and 64.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.61, 339.96 and 64.29 is: 96.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.61 : 339.96 = 64.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.61/339.96 = 64.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.61x = 339.96 × 64.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.61x = 21,856.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,856.27/226.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.45

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