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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.21, 339.42 and 104.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.21, 339.42 and 104.40 is: 156.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.21 : 339.42 = 104.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.21/339.42 = 104.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.21x = 339.42 × 104.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.21x = 35,434.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,434.93/226.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.65

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