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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.08, 338.94 and 104.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.08, 338.94 and 104.18 is: 156.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.08 : 338.94 = 104.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.08/338.94 = 104.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.08x = 338.94 × 104.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.08x = 35,309.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,309.07/226.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.18

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