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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.36, 339.68 and 104.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.36, 339.68 and 104.62 is: 156.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.36 : 339.68 = 104.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.36/339.68 = 104.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.36x = 339.68 × 104.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.36x = 35,537.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,537.32/226.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.99

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