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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.29, 339.66 and 104.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.29, 339.66 and 104.58 is: 156.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.29 : 339.66 = 104.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.29/339.66 = 104.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.29x = 339.66 × 104.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.29x = 35,521.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,521.64/226.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.97

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