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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.19, 338.96 and 100.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.19, 338.96 and 100.95 is: 151.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.19 : 338.96 = 100.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.19/338.96 = 100.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.19x = 338.96 × 100.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.19x = 34,217.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,217.51/226.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.28

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