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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.70, 340 and 64.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.70, 340 and 64.38 is: 96.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.70 : 340 = 64.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.70/340 = 64.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.70x = 340 × 64.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.70x = 21,889.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,889.20/226.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.56

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