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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.47, 339.65 and 104.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.47, 339.65 and 104.61 is: 156.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.47 : 339.65 = 104.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.47/339.65 = 104.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.47x = 339.65 × 104.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.47x = 35,530.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,530.26/226.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.89

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