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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.09, 338.86 and 104.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.09, 338.86 and 104.10 is: 156.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.09 : 338.86 = 104.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.09/338.86 = 104.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.09x = 338.86 × 104.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.09x = 35,275.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,275.33/226.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.02

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