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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.84, 340.14 and 98.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.84, 340.14 and 98.44 is: 147.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.84 : 340.14 = 98.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.84/340.14 = 98.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.84x = 340.14 × 98.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.84x = 33,483.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,483.38/226.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.61

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