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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.34, 339.55 and 104.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.34, 339.55 and 104.62 is: 156.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.34 : 339.55 = 104.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.34/339.55 = 104.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.34x = 339.55 × 104.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.34x = 35,523.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,523.72/226.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.95

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