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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.66, 339.93 and 64.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.66, 339.93 and 64.33 is: 96.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.66 : 339.93 = 64.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.66/339.93 = 64.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.66x = 339.93 × 64.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.66x = 21,867.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,867.70/226.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.48

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