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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.19, 339.17 and 104.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.19, 339.17 and 104.35 is: 156.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.19 : 339.17 = 104.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.19/339.17 = 104.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.19x = 339.17 × 104.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.19x = 35,391.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,391.02/226.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.47

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