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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.91, 340.07 and 96.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.91, 340.07 and 96.80 is: 145.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.91 : 340.07 = 96.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.91/340.07 = 96.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.91x = 340.07 × 96.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.91x = 32,916.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,916.59/226.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.06

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