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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.19, 338.83 and 104.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.19, 338.83 and 104.28 is: 156.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.19 : 338.83 = 104.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.19/338.83 = 104.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.19x = 338.83 × 104.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.19x = 35,333.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,333.19/226.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.21

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