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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.49, 339.66 and 104.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.49, 339.66 and 104.63 is: 156.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.49 : 339.66 = 104.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.49/339.66 = 104.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.49x = 339.66 × 104.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.49x = 35,536.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,536.93/226.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.91

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