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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.71, 339.96 and 96.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.71, 339.96 and 96.69 is: 144.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.71 : 339.96 = 96.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.71/339.96 = 96.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.71x = 339.96 × 96.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.71x = 32,870.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,870.73/226.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.99

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