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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.69, 340.18 and 98.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.69, 340.18 and 98.44 is: 147.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.69 : 340.18 = 98.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.69/340.18 = 98.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.69x = 340.18 × 98.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.69x = 33,486.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,486.22/226.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.72

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