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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.75, 340.22 and 96.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.75, 340.22 and 96.83 is: 145.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.75 : 340.22 = 96.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.75/340.22 = 96.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.75x = 340.22 × 96.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.75x = 32,943.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,943.50/226.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.29

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