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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.72, 340.03 and 64.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.72, 340.03 and 64.36 is: 96.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.72 : 340.03 = 64.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.72/340.03 = 64.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.72x = 340.03 × 64.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.72x = 21,884.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,884.33/226.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.53

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