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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.16, 338.98 and 104.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.16, 338.98 and 104.28 is: 156.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.16 : 338.98 = 104.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.16/338.98 = 104.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.16x = 338.98 × 104.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.16x = 35,348.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,348.83/226.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.30

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