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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.14, 338.87 and 104.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.14, 338.87 and 104.37 is: 156.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.14 : 338.87 = 104.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.14/338.87 = 104.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.14x = 338.87 × 104.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.14x = 35,367.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,367.34/226.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.40

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