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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.36, 339.46 and 104.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.36, 339.46 and 104.48 is: 156.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.36 : 339.46 = 104.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.36/339.46 = 104.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.36x = 339.46 × 104.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.36x = 35,466.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,466.78/226.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.68

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