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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.98, 340.53 and 64.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.98, 340.53 and 64.67 is: 97.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.98 : 340.53 = 64.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.98/340.53 = 64.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.98x = 340.53 × 64.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.98x = 22,020.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,020.13/226.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.01

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