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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.69, 340.17 and 96.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.69, 340.17 and 96.68 is: 145.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.69 : 340.17 = 96.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.69/340.17 = 96.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.69x = 340.17 × 96.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.69x = 32,887.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,887.76/226.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.08

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