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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.67, 339.98 and 64.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.67, 339.98 and 64.40 is: 96.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.67 : 339.98 = 64.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.67/339.98 = 64.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.67x = 339.98 × 64.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.67x = 21,892.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,892.69/226.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.59

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