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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.88, 340.36 and 64.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.88, 340.36 and 64.58 is: 96.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.88 : 340.36 = 64.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.88/340.36 = 64.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.88x = 340.36 × 64.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.88x = 21,980.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,980.45/226.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.88

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