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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.63, 339.69 and 96.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.63, 339.69 and 96.58 is: 144.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.63 : 339.69 = 96.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.63/339.69 = 96.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.63x = 339.69 × 96.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.63x = 32,807.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,807.26/226.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.76

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