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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.75, 340.14 and 98.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.75, 340.14 and 98.50 is: 147.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.75 : 340.14 = 98.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.75/340.14 = 98.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.75x = 340.14 × 98.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.75x = 33,503.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,503.79/226.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.76

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