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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.95, 340.44 and 64.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.95, 340.44 and 64.63 is: 96.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.95 : 340.44 = 64.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.95/340.44 = 64.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.95x = 340.44 × 64.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.95x = 22,002.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,002.64/226.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.95

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