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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.02, 338.74 and 102.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.02, 338.74 and 102.49 is: 153.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.02 : 338.74 = 102.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.02/338.74 = 102.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.02x = 338.74 × 102.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.02x = 34,717.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,717.46/226.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.60

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