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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.03, 338.97 and 104.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.03, 338.97 and 104.39 is: 156.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.03 : 338.97 = 104.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.03/338.97 = 104.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.03x = 338.97 × 104.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.03x = 35,385.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,385.08/226.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.55

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