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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.10, 339.22 and 104.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.10, 339.22 and 104.46 is: 156.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.10 : 339.22 = 104.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.10/339.22 = 104.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.10x = 339.22 × 104.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.10x = 35,434.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,434.92/226.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.72

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