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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.05, 339.12 and 104.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.05, 339.12 and 104.35 is: 156.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.05 : 339.12 = 104.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.05/339.12 = 104.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.05x = 339.12 × 104.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.05x = 35,386.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,386.32/226.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.54

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