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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.29, 339.45 and 104.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.29, 339.45 and 104.67 is: 157.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.29 : 339.45 = 104.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.29/339.45 = 104.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.29x = 339.45 × 104.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.29x = 35,530.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,530.23/226.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.01

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