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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.11, 339.39 and 104.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.11, 339.39 and 104.46 is: 156.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.11 : 339.39 = 104.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.11/339.39 = 104.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.11x = 339.39 × 104.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.11x = 35,452.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,452.68/226.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.79

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