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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.92, 340.44 and 96.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.92, 340.44 and 96.93 is: 145.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.92 : 340.44 = 96.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.92/340.44 = 96.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.92x = 340.44 × 96.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.92x = 32,997.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,997.80/226.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.42

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