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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.88, 339 and 104.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.88, 339 and 104.26 is: 156.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.88 : 339 = 104.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.88/339 = 104.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.88x = 339 × 104.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.88x = 35,344.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,344.14/225.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.47

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