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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.84, 340.16 and 96.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.84, 340.16 and 96.90 is: 145.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.84 : 340.16 = 96.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.84/340.16 = 96.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.84x = 340.16 × 96.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.84x = 32,961.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,961.50/226.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.31

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