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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.33, 339.23 and 104.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.33, 339.23 and 104.33 is: 156.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.33 : 339.23 = 104.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.33/339.23 = 104.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.33x = 339.23 × 104.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.33x = 35,392.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,392.19/226.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.38

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