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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.19, 339.02 and 104.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.19, 339.02 and 104.29 is: 156.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.19 : 339.02 = 104.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.19/339.02 = 104.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.19x = 339.02 × 104.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.19x = 35,355.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,355.42/226.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.31

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