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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.02, 338.86 and 104.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.02, 338.86 and 104.26 is: 156.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.02 : 338.86 = 104.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.02/338.86 = 104.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.02x = 338.86 × 104.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.02x = 35,329.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,329.54/226.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.31

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