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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.13, 339.32 and 104.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.13, 339.32 and 104.49 is: 156.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.13 : 339.32 = 104.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.13/339.32 = 104.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.13x = 339.32 × 104.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.13x = 35,455.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,455.81/226.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.80

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