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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.78, 340.31 and 98.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.78, 340.31 and 98.53 is: 147.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.78 : 340.31 = 98.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.78/340.31 = 98.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.78x = 340.31 × 98.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.78x = 33,530.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,530.25/226.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.85

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