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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.92, 340.42 and 64.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.92, 340.42 and 64.61 is: 96.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.92 : 340.42 = 64.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.92/340.42 = 64.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.92x = 340.42 × 64.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.92x = 21,994.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,994.54/226.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.93

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