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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.72, 340.08 and 64.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.72, 340.08 and 64.39 is: 96.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.72 : 340.08 = 64.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.72/340.08 = 64.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.72x = 340.08 × 64.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.72x = 21,897.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,897.75/226.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.59

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