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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.14, 339.06 and 104.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.14, 339.06 and 104.43 is: 156.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.14 : 339.06 = 104.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.14/339.06 = 104.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.14x = 339.06 × 104.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.14x = 35,408.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,408.04/226.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.58

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