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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.70, 339.94 and 96.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.70, 339.94 and 96.56 is: 144.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.70 : 339.94 = 96.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.70/339.94 = 96.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.70x = 339.94 × 96.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.70x = 32,824.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,824.61/226.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.79

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