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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.84, 340.27 and 64.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.84, 340.27 and 64.53 is: 96.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.84 : 340.27 = 64.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.84/340.27 = 64.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.84x = 340.27 × 64.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.84x = 21,957.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,957.30/226.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.80

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