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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.96, 340.43 and 64.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.96, 340.43 and 64.64 is: 96.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.96 : 340.43 = 64.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.96/340.43 = 64.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.96x = 340.43 × 64.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.96x = 22,005.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,005.92/226.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.96

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