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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.39, 339.60 and 104.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.39, 339.60 and 104.51 is: 156.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.39 : 339.60 = 104.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.39/339.60 = 104.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.39x = 339.60 × 104.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.39x = 35,491.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,491.60/226.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.77

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