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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.49, 339.62 and 104.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.49, 339.62 and 104.85 is: 157.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.49 : 339.62 = 104.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.49/339.62 = 104.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.49x = 339.62 × 104.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.49x = 35,608.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,608.63/226.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.22

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