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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.30, 339.56 and 104.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.30, 339.56 and 104.59 is: 156.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.30 : 339.56 = 104.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.30/339.56 = 104.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.30x = 339.56 × 104.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.30x = 35,514.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,514.58/226.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.94

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