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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.02, 339.05 and 104.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.02, 339.05 and 104.32 is: 156.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.02 : 339.05 = 104.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.02/339.05 = 104.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.02x = 339.05 × 104.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.02x = 35,369.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,369.11/226.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.49

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