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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.65, 339.97 and 64.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.65, 339.97 and 64.34 is: 96.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.65 : 339.97 = 64.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.65/339.97 = 64.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.65x = 339.97 × 64.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.65x = 21,871.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,871.97/226.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.50

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