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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.86, 340.25 and 64.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.86, 340.25 and 64.55 is: 96.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.86 : 340.25 = 64.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.86/340.25 = 64.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.86x = 340.25 × 64.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.86x = 21,961.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,961.11/226.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.80

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