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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.89, 340.36 and 64.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.89, 340.36 and 64.60 is: 96.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.89 : 340.36 = 64.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.89/340.36 = 64.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.89x = 340.36 × 64.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.89x = 21,986.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,986.24/226.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.90

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