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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.44, 339.20 and 104.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.44, 339.20 and 104.54 is: 156.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.44 : 339.20 = 104.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.44/339.20 = 104.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.44x = 339.20 × 104.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.44x = 35,458.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,458.27/226.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.59

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