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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.97, 340.41 and 64.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.97, 340.41 and 64.62 is: 96.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.97 : 340.41 = 64.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.97/340.41 = 64.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.97x = 340.41 × 64.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.97x = 21,997.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,997.29/226.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.92

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