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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.67, 340.04 and 96.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.67, 340.04 and 96.67 is: 145.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.67 : 340.04 = 96.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.67/340.04 = 96.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.67x = 340.04 × 96.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.67x = 32,869.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,869.97/226.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.02

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