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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.45, 339.55 and 104.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.45, 339.55 and 104.68 is: 156.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.45 : 339.55 = 104.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.45/339.55 = 104.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.45x = 339.55 × 104.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.45x = 35,544.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,544.52/226.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.97

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