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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.98, 340.48 and 64.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.98, 340.48 and 64.66 is: 96.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.98 : 340.48 = 64.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.98/340.48 = 64.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.98x = 340.48 × 64.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.98x = 22,014.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,014.26/226.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.99

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