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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.38, 339.72 and 104.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.38, 339.72 and 104.78 is: 157.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.38 : 339.72 = 104.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.38/339.72 = 104.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.38x = 339.72 × 104.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.38x = 35,594.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,594.16/226.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.23

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